The Jewish community in the Land of Israel’s transition from underground movement to independence

Additional Details

The Jewish Community in Mandatory Palestine: From Underground Movements to Independence

• Date: September 15, 2026
• Time: 09:00–15:00
• Instructor: Shmulik Langer
• Training No.: 6513
• Language: Hebrew
• Cost: 100 NIS
• Type: Urban tour (wheelchair accessible—please notify us in advance)
• Location: Jerusalem
• Meeting point: Underground Prisoners Museum
• End point: King David Hotel

The training will focus on a turbulent and formative period in the history of the Zionist movement and the Jewish community in Mandatory Palestine—the struggle for independence during the British Mandate, with an emphasis on the years from the outbreak of World War II through the establishment of the State of Israel.

We will expand on the underground movements’ differing approaches to achieving independence; describe dramatic operations carried out against the Mandate authorities and the authorities’ responses to them; discuss several underground leaders; and learn about underground prisoners incarcerated in Jerusalem’s Central Prison.

Schedule

• 09:00: Visit to the Underground Prisoners Museum
• 11:00: Russian Compound and the headquarters of the British Criminal Investigation Department
• 11:45: Lunch break (on Jaffa Road)
• 12:15: Walk along the various stops on the route
• 15:00: End at the King David Hotel

Important Notes

Please bring water, comfortable shoes, and lunch.

Cancellation Policy

• Cancellation up to 14 days before the training date: full refund
• Cancellation within the 14 days before the training date, or failure to attend: full charge

To cancel your participation, please email: [email protected]

The training is conditional on a minimum number of participants. The Begin Heritage Center reserves the right to cancel the training for any reason, with up to 72 hours’ notice before the activity begins.