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The history of Betar, just like the genealogy of a family, a
legacy unto itself. The men and women whose unabashed Jewish pride and
unwavering devotion to that one ideal, a free Jewish people in a free Jewish
state, put Betar in the forefront of the creation of the state of Israel.
The history that follows seeks to familiarize you with such people as our great
mentor, Ze'ev Jabotinsky. His faith in Jewish youth gave way to the birth of
Betar.
You will read about When Shlomo Ben-Yosef, to whom concept
of Hadar is closely associated. The young Polish born Betari who met his tragic
end an the British Gallows. His only crime was defending Jewish rights and
honor.
You will read about Dov Gruner, Avraham Stavsky, Aaron
Propes, and countless other young Betarim whose heroic actions paved the way
for Jewish Statehood.
You will read of such historic events as the first, second,
and third World Betar conventions and the pervasive expansion of Betar
throughout Europe.
You will read of unprecedented achievements such as the
Betar Naval and Aviation schools, of Hachshara camps to train Betarim for
pioneer duty in Palestine, of the Plugat Hakotel - The Platoon of the Wall, of
the Aliyah Bet - the mass immigration to of Jews to the nearly established
State of Israel, and of partisan warfare - all of which are integral components
in the rich and glorious history of the movement which we are so proud to
belong. All the fore mentioned heroes and heroines have been, are, and will be
in the hearts and minds of Betarim today and for generations to come.
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