The immigration ship “Exodus” was already a symbol during its voyage from Europe to the Land of Israel in the summer of 1947. British warships assaulted the vessel at sea, eventually towing it to Haifa port. Rather than detaining the ship’s 4,500 Holocaust refugees in Cyprus, they chose to deport them back to Europe, specifically German territory. The ship’s name resonated with the Israelites’ liberation from bondage, captivating the world as they were forcefully transported away from their promised land.

This collection showcases 16 items, original photographs, certificates, and paper artifacts from the Exodus affair in 1947, originating from both the Land of Israel and Germany.

The items included in this collection are in Hebrew and English.

The British transport ship Runnymede Park,  transporting the 4500 holocaust immigrants to Germany. Notably, the ship is encircled by a distinctive picket fence.

The fierce struggle between Exodus refugees and British soldiers over their evacuation from the ship to a deportation vessel bound for Germany.

Issue 6-7 of Palestine and Middle East monthly, featuring the Exodus on the cover (June-July 1947), in English.