The Anna Szenes Association is a public association chosen to commemorate the legacy of Anna Szenes, registered association: 580349256

In November 1999, 55 years after Anna’s murder, a public association was formed to commemorate Anna and her friends to the mission. The association is registered with the Registrar of Associations and operates according to the associations’ laws and in accordance with the association regulations as approved by the Registrar of Associations. The association has a proper management certificate for all the years since its establishment.

The association has an executive committee, chairman, treasurer, and secretary and audit committee. All of them are volunteers and do not receive any wages or remuneration for their activities. The association also has a CPA and accounting.

The objectives for which the association was established
  • 1

    Bringing Anna Szenes' legacy to the public in general and to the youth in particular, including visitors from Israel and abroad.

  • 2

    Upgrading the Anna Szenes House in Kibbutz Sdot Yam and turning it into a visitor center, which will tell the story of Anna and her friends to the mission, including a comprehensive exhibition and auditorium.

  • 3

    Arranging and cataloging the rich Anna Archive located in Kibbutz Sdot Yam and its transfer to digital media.

  • 4

    Collecting historical material related to the activities of Anna and members of the paratroopers' delegation and implementing it in the Anna Archive.

  • 5

    Assistance to the Anna Szenes House regarding educational and enrichment activities that occur in the museum.

  • 6

    Holding events for the general public related to Anna and her fellow paratroopers, including memorial ceremonies.

  • 7

    Supporting Anna Szenes House and fundraising in order to enrich the contents of the museum.

Over the years, the association has also done the following:
  • 1

    Promoted and accompanied plans to upgrade Anna Szenes House and partnership in the execution of the extensive renovation and upgrade (built in 1950, renovated and upgraded in 2020).

  • 2

    Published a new book "Anna Szenes: Letters 1935-1944", a collection of about 200 letters written by Anna, as well as financial support in order to print new editions of the book "Anna Szenes – Diary, Poems, Testimonies".

  • 3

    Arranged and catalogued the rich Anna Archive located in Kibbutz Sdot Yam and its transfer to digital media.

  • 4

    Held memorial ceremonies for participants, as well as a grand ceremony for the inauguration of the Anna Szenes House and the opening of the 100-year events noting Anna's birth (July 2021), with the participation of the President of the State and public figures.

  • 5

    Purchased the equipment required to manage the house and enrich visitor experience.

  • 6

    Produced curriculums for the learning center in the Anna Szenes House.

  • 7

    Held seminars and educational programs for various organizations.

  • 8

    Fundraising.

  • 9

    At the beginning of 2021, the association started managing the Anna Szenes House.

Contributions

The association raises funds from institutional organizations and private donors. Each contribution is utilized to promote the association’s objectives and the funds received are directed to activities, decided by the management in the annual plan.

A donor can request that their money be directed to a specific target or activity that they want to promote and their request be honored.

You can donate by bank transfer or by check/cash, sent to the address of the Anna Szenes House. A receipt, as well as a thank you letter, will be sent to any donation received.

Bank account details for the transfer of donations – Mizrahi Tefahot Bank, Or Akiva 438 branch, account number 304996, in the name of the Anna Szenes Association chosen to commemorate the legacy of Anna Szenes, number 580349256. 

 

Address of the association – Anna Szenes House, Kibbutz Sdot Yam, zip code 3780400, Phone 04-6364548, Email address senesh@sdot-yam.org.il