(haipo) - An impressive monument, in memory of the ship "Chaim Arlozorov" (or "Uloa"), was laid down today (Tuesday 10/12/24) at Bat Galim beach in Haifa. The ship Arlozorov, which arrived at Israel's shores on February 28, 1947, with 1,398 emigrants and about 40 crew members on board, inscribed another chapter in the history of emigration to the Land of Israel. The ship encountered resistance from the British government, who seized its passengers and sent them to detention camps in Cyprus.
◄ Placing the monument • Watch
reach the safe beach
The monument is the work of the sculptor Moshik Zorea from Ma'agan Michael, it is made of a large stone, in the upper part there is a ship-like window - a symbol of the view of the sea and the story of the refugees who sought to reach the safe shore.
◄ The statue Moshik the Sower, the creator of the monument • Watch
The remains of the ship submerged in the sea
The monument was placed on Hulda Gurevich Promenade, in front of the remains of the ship found on the seabed, about 70 meters from where it came ashore.
The commemoration project is the fruit of the initiative of Dr. Sharoni Feldman, a second generation of Ma'afil, and Prof. Udi Galili, a maritime archaeologist from the University of Haifa. About a year ago, an underwater memorial plaque was placed on the seabed, near the remains of the ship, which became a popular destination for divers and swimmers.
The dedication ceremony of the monument is expected to be held in February 2025, in the presence of the mayor and in the presence of the families of the immigrants.
Crazy exciting.
A beautiful sculpture, very impressive and surprising in its creativity.
Thanks to the sculptor and all the staff who supported, supported and assisted in the process of positioning the monument 🤍💙
The father of his blessed memory (Yaakov Friedman) arrived in Israel on the ship "Haim Arlozorov". A lovely monument. Exciting!!! I will come to visit. Thanks to everyone involved in the commemoration project and the wonderful statue.
Moshik Zore must be a son/grandson of Zero, a general, and a nephew of 2 sons of Gen. Zore, one of them a fighter pilot in the Yom Kippur war. A fighting and respectable family. May their memory be honored. (Alof Zoro / Zore is a classmate and missing my father at school in the mythological field.)
It is necessary without a monument even without statues... it is better to plant a forest at the end of stones and monuments