about yad yaari
About Yad Yaari
Yad Yaari Center for Research and Documentation of HaShomer HaTzair
Yad Yaari, the Center for Research and Documentation of HaShomer HaTzair Movement and of the Kibbutz Artzi Federation, was founded in 1983 with the express purpose of preserving and cultivating the collective memory of the movement in the broadest sense.

Major Aims
1) Preserving the collective memory of the movement.
2) Cultivating the legacy of its values and the propagation of information about its activities.
3) Researching its social and ideological path.
4) Counteracting attempts to blur its essential character or to refute its achievements.
Overall Concept
 Yad Yaari is based on the rationale that combining documentation, research and publication in one institution ensures maximum integration of historical recollection, academic research and public recognition.
Yad Yaari's Contribution
 Yad Yaari strives to bring attention to the achievements and contributions of HaShomer HaTzair Movement and of Kibbutz Artzi to the Jewish People and the State of Israel in the Diaspora and in Israel over the course of the last nine decades. The rich documentation in HaShomer HaTzair Archives, the study conferences open to the public, the research carried out at the initiative of the center and the books published, illuminate the history and activities of the movement in the spheres of education, society, culture, settlement, security and policy. The center strives to disseminate information on the past and the contribution of the movement to all sectors of the population, especially among the young generation and new immigrants.
The research and publications of the center are at a high academic standard and scientific in their approach. The scientific advisor of Yad Yaari is Prof. Matityahu Mintz of Tel Aviv University.
More About the Museum
HaShomer HaTzair Museum
This unique display gallery presents the annals of HaShomer HaTzair and the Kibbutz Artzi Movement using a wide variety of items from the rich collections of HaShomer HaTzair and Moreshet Archives. The display exhibits documents, books, flags, posters, photographs and memorabilia of great historic value, including personal items belonging to Haviva Reik and art objects created in the immigrant detention camps in Cyprus. The gallery also hosts changing exhibits, such as the recent one on Haviva Reik in commemoration of 60 years since her execution by the Nazis in Slovakia. The exhibit is open to the public. Guided tours may be arranged in advance by calling 04-6309232.

Increasing the activities of Yad Yaari will help to reduce the ignorance existing regarding the sphere of its activities, and obstruct the path of those who would minimize or eradicate the role and contribution of the Kibbutz Movement and Youth Movements to the Jewish People and to the State.
Structure of the Center
 The Yad Yaari Center has two departments:
1. The Archives of HaShomer HaTzair, responsible for documenting HaShomer HaTzair, Kibbutz Artzi and Mapam.
2. The Research Department: research, publications and study conferences.
The Staff
David (Dudu) Amitai, MLS – Information Specialist, has worked at the Archives since 2004. Director of Yad Yaari.
dudu_am@givathaviva.org.il
Dalia Moran – Professional Archivist, has worked at the Archives since 1989. Director of the Archives Department.
archiv_d@givathaviva.org.il
Shlomo Shealtiel, Ph.D. – has worked at Yad Yaari since 1988. Director of the Research and Publications Department.
sheal_yr@givathaviva.org.il
Eli Tzur, Ph.D. – has worked at Yad Yaari since 1986. Academic Advisor, Archives and Research.
Yizhar Ben-Nahum, Ph.D. – Researcher – has worked at the Archives since 1982.
Nitza Hofi – Professional Archivist, volunteer – has worked at the Archives since 1984.
Talma Nasi – Professional Archivist, has worked at the Archives since 1986. In charge of technical archive equipment.
Yosefa Fecher – Professional Archivist, has worked at the Archives since 1989. In charge of the Reference Room and assistance to researchers.
Atalia Skivah – Professional Archivist – has worked at the Archives since 1993. In charge of the Photographs Archive.
Yuval Danieli – has worked at the Archives since 1997. In charge of visual images and HaShomer HaTzair Museum.
yoval@givathaviva.org.il
Tamar Amiran – has worked at the Archives since 2003. In charge of the video collection.
Esti Ostrover – has worked at the Archives since 2003. Yad Yaari Secretary (Archives and Research)
yariarch@givathaviva.org.il
Dalia Dvir – has worked at the Archives since 2004.

Shoshana Mendel – Volunteer – has worked at the Archives since 2000.
Riva Segal - Volunteer – has worked at the Archives since 2008.

Gila Hass - Volunteer – has worked at the Archives since 2008.

Hilik Arad - Volunteer – has worked at the Archives since 2008.
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