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"The museum is exceptionally beautiful and aesthetically designed"
"The museum is exceptionally beautiful and aesthetically designed"18.11.2020
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"We were at a tour at Anna Szenes House in Sdot Yam. We'd like to thank everyone who did everything possible to commemorate Anna Szenes and the paratroopers' mission. The museum is exceptionally beautiful and aesthetically designed. We were extremely touched by the guided tour and the movie about Anna's life. With warm regards." Haviva and Michael, family of the paratrooper Haviva Reich
"... The renovated museum tells the fascinating story of a heroine, of courage, and a rare, larger-than-life personality."
"... The renovated museum tells the fascinating story of a heroine, of courage, and a rare, larger-than-life personality."19.7.2021
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"To the founders and leaders of Anna Szenes House, Kibbutz Sdot Yam, dearest Tzviya, and the team… Excited by this special moment – 100 years to the birth of the late Anna Szenes, as well as the inauguration of the renovated museum, which tells a fascinating story of a heroine, of courage, and a rare, larger-than-life personality! Wishing you good luck, Yitzhak Herzog
"An inspiring experience about a true heroine"
"An inspiring experience about a true heroine"17.11.20
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"A lovely and fascinating museum! "An inspiring experience about a true heroine. How important it is to know and learn about her; how important it is also give those heroes the honor they deserve. Thank you for a most fascinating and special experience with excellent guides!" Tavor Preparatory Program
"An aesthetic and exciting exhibition, but most important is choosing life and the light…"
"An aesthetic and exciting exhibition, but most important is choosing life and the light…"11.11.20
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"At this significant time, it is important to connect to the values of a shared destiny, mutual responsibility, and the choice of life. This exciting and meaningful exhibition connects us to some of these values. An aesthetic and exciting exhibition, but most important is choosing life and the light..." Well done. Zehavit on behalf of the staff of the Atlit Detention Camp Museum
"A powerful exhibition that leaves a lasting impression"
"A powerful exhibition that leaves a lasting impression"17.11.20
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"A powerful exhibition that leaves a lasting impression. You can learn about Anna, her friends, her family, and the period in general. The exhibition reawakens the concept of Zionism, Judaism, and a powerful love for the Land of Israel, to the point of sacrificing one's soul. There is so much sensitivity in her words, in her poems, and in her diary excerpts."
"The work and writing of Anna Szenes accompany us in our present activities and choices"
"The work and writing of Anna Szenes accompany us in our present activities and choices"21.7.21
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"We are delighted and excited to visit here at this time, The work and writing of Anna Szenes accompany us in our present activities and choices. "Ale Na'ale", members of the alumni movement"
"We are amazed by the museum, the films, and the guided tour... I'm proud to be a part of the people of Israel."
"We are amazed by the museum, the films, and the guided tour... I'm proud to be a part of the people of Israel."18.11.21
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From us in the Gaza Strip (Ein Habasor). We are amazed by the museum, the films, and the guided tour. I'm proud to be a part of the people of Israel. I feel my spirit swell, to hear and get to know Anna Szenes a little bit. A great person, one of a kind, who wrote with all her soul. It's hard to believe her poems were written in excellent Hebrew, and that she did so much until the age of 23, and so powerfully. Thank you very much. Yochi Nahmani, Ein HaBesor
" A particularly exciting place. Well done."
" A particularly exciting place. Well done."20.5.22
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" A particularly exciting place. Well done." Creates high levels of inspiration regarding the difficult years of the establishment of the State of Israel, and our strong connection to Judaism in the world. Every Jew in need will know that he will always find someone to help him. Particularly exciting is the footage of the IDF paratroopers in 2021. The connection will not be severed. The people of Israel are alive! (Am Israel Chai!) Bless you!
Yoseph Nissim
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Anna Szenes house

Telephone

04-6364548

E-mail

h.senesh@sdot-yam.org.il

Museum location

Sdot-Yam

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Anna Szenes house

Sunday – Thursday, from 10:00 to 16:00

Fridays from 9:00 to 13:00

The museum is closed on Saturday and holidays

בית חנה סנש
Anna Szenes house

Sunday – Thursday, from 10:00 to 16:00

Fridays from 9:00 to 13:00

The museum is closed on Saturday and holidays

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Conferences, Events, and Seminars

The Anna Szenes House complex in Kibbutz Sdot Yam, apart from being a museum, is also a cultural center and a fitting place for holding conferences, seminars, and a variety of social or family events. The place includes a large auditorium in which it is possible to hold lectures, and screen films and presentations with a sound amplification system, a huge screen, and approximately 100 seats. We also have a sprawling lawn with abundant plants that can accommodate up to 300 people, and a large stage for ceremonies and music and dance performances (which also includes a sound amplification system, lighting, and a large screen). The Caesarea Antiquity Museum complex contains an impressive garden, a lovely lawn, and ancient marble items, such as columns, sculptures, and Corinthian capitals.
Optional activities and events at our complex:

  • Conferences and seminars for teachers, tour guides, academics, and cultural organizations.

  • Meetings on the topic of poetry with poets and young artists.

  • Meetings and lectures for women as part of Women's Day.

  • Meetings on the subject of the environment with "Zalul" organization.

  • Storytelling events.

  • Public sing-along events (inside or outside).

  • ODT workshops, cupping glasses, and other workshops on various topics.

  • End-of-the-year events for schools.

  • On Holocaust Day - "Remembrance in the Living Room" (Anna Szenes House invites the narrator/moderator).

  • Events for companies and workers' committees.

  • Family events such as weddings, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, birthdays (with quiet music, and up to 60 people).

In addition, we cooperate with Kef Yam, which organizes, among other things, beach events for companies and workers' organizations, allowing for a very wide range of possibilities.

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For Soldiers and the Security Forces

For Soldiers and the Security Forces

At Anna Szenes House, special importance is given to imparting to soldiers and members of the security forces Anna's story, the story of the paratroopers' delegation, and the values that arise from them.
The activities we offer:

  • Sunday culture for regular soldiers.

  • Visits of groups of soldiers as part of an arrangement with the Council for the Conservation of Heritage Sites and the Ministry of Defense.

  • Tours for police units and various security bodies.

  • Tours and activities for women serving in the security forces as part of Women's Day.

  • Social gatherings – rotation of commanders, company meetings, graduation of military courses, etc.

  • Tours for students of the pre-military preparatory schools.

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Educational Activities

 At the Anna Szenes House, we place a central emphasis on passing down Anna’s story to future generations.

Anna was an inspirational figure, from whom many values can be drawn, such as perseverance, her ability to give, her volunteering spirit, her assertiveness, leadership, and more. In addition, Anna’s story and letters teach us not only about her private world, but also about the period in which she was active, a formative period in the history of the State of Israel, the Jewish people, and the world.

Anna Szenes House offers activities and tours designed for schools and various frameworks of the educational system.

Tours for schoolchildren

Tours at the Anna Szenes House are suitable for students from 6th to 12th grade. The tours include a film in the auditorium, a guided tour of the museum's exhibition (adapted to the age group), and discussion circles in which questions, topics, and values rise from Anna's story and character.

A view from the sculpture garden overlooking the sea and the "Walk to Caesarea" coastal route

It is also possible to combine a visit to the observation point from the sculpture garden overlooking the sea and the "Walk to Caesarea" coastal route, which follows the footsteps of Anna Szenes, the Palyam (the sea force of the Palmach), and the illegal immigration to Israel toward the end of the British Mandate period.
Other educational activities:

  • The Anna Szenes House is also a significant stop along the "Beacon of Revival" journey of high school students.

  • Activities for bat mitzvahs.

  • Tours for "Taglit" groups and youth from abroad.

  • ODT workshops.

  • Tours, conferences, and seminars for teaching staff (history, Land of Israel studies, literature, etc.).

  • Tours for youth movement members.

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Tours for groups

Tours for groups at Anna Szenes House include a variety of options, from the standard tour of the Anna Szenes House, to an extended tour that includes a scenic view from the observation point, a walk on the beach, a visit to the Anna Szenes House, and a visit to the Caesarea Antiquity Museum. The tours are tailored to various types of groups: Senior citizens, schools, families, organizations, companies, and tourists from abroad.

It is also possible to personally adapt the tour to the visit you’re interested in and choose from the options offered:

A geographical view from the sculpture garden located on a cliff overlooking the sea

A geographical view from the sculpture garden located on a cliff overlooking the sea, which can also include an explanation of the kibbutz and the elements seen in the landscape, such as the Sdot-Yam pier, Herod's Palace, and the rock reefs. The sculpture garden is located about fifty meters from the parking lot and near the dining room. From the observation point, you can continue on foot to the Anna Szenes House, which is a walking distance of about two hundred meters.

The coastal route

"A Walk to Caesarea" follows Anna Szenes - this route starts at the observation point at the sculpture garden and continues down the path leading to the beach. From there, there's a leisurely walk along the beach (300 meters) up until the path leading to Anna Szenes House. The walk includes a brief explanation of the affiliation between marine nature and man, the story of the illegal immigration to Israel toward the end of the British Mandate period, and the story behind the song "A Walk to Caesarea", which was inspired by Anna's walks along that same beach.

Movie/ the light-and-sound show

that tells Anna's story, from her childhood in Budapest, her immigration to the Land of Israel, and to her tragic demise in the Hungarian prison. The film includes touching testimonies told by Anna's acquaintances, with authentic photographs, diary sections, and poems. The film concludes with a brief reenactment of Anna and her comrades parachuting into Slovenia, as performed by IDF soldiers in July 2021.

Exhibition tour

A guided (or independent) tour of a new exhibition that tells the story of Anna through a journey between her life's stations. The exhibition combines poems, quotes from her diary, photographs, original objects, and interactive representations. The exhibition also tells the story of the other paratroopers, among them the six paratroopers who never returned, to who we've dedicate a special commemorative corner.

A guided tour of the Caesarea Antiquity Museum

the Caesarea Antiquity Museum in Sdot Yam is an archaeological museum that contains exquisite finds discovered in Caesarea and the region, of all its many and varied periods. The tour includes three different themed exhibition rooms and a large courtyard with sculptures and architectural items, allowing a glimpse of the city's fascinating past and the daily life of its inhabitants. The museum is adjacent to the Anna Szenes House.