Maśuʼah, Holocaust research museum in Tel Yitzhak, Israel.
Maśuʼah is a research and exhibition center in Tel Yitzhak dedicated to documenting and studying this historical period. The collections include historical documents, photographs, personal items, and witness accounts from various perspectives.
The institute was founded in 1972 within Kibbutz Tel Yitzhak to collect testimonies and support scholarly research. Its establishment reflected a commitment to preserving firsthand accounts before they were lost.
The institute preserves witness testimonies and personal belongings that document Jewish life across different periods. Visitors can engage with these materials and understand how people experienced and survived these events.
The facility functions primarily as a research center, so access to extensive collections requires advance arrangement with staff. Planning a visit in advance allows you to benefit from guided tours and personalized research assistance.
The name Maśuʼah comes from Hebrew and means torch, symbolizing the institute's mission to illuminate history through knowledge and scholarship. This choice of name reflects the facility's role as a place of enlightenment and learning.
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