About us
The Betar Movement is a world Zionist youth movement founded 85 years ago by Ze'ev Jabotinsky. Betar members played important roles in the creation of Israel. Today the Betar Movement is active in many world branches and is involved in Jewish and Zionist activism.
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Not only were Betarim the first to stress the importance to Israel of trained sailors, but they also led the field in aeronautics.
Led by Eri Jabotinsky, son of Rosh Betar, Betar became air minded in the early 1930's. Under his direction, a group of Betarim constructed the first aircraft in Israel - a glider. On it, many Jewish youth won their wings. In the state of New Jersey, on the east coast of the United States, the outbreak of World War II saw the formation of the Betar Jabotinsky Air School, where scores of Jewish youth learned the art of flying airplanes. In south Africa, a Betar formed a third Air School. At this point it was certain that Betar was the leading trainer of sailors and pilots for the soon the be reborn Jewish State. During Israel's fight for independence, graduates from the various air schools provided an invaluable service. With their help, badly needed weapons were flown in, all of which were put to immediate use. While in the air, many pilots were able to fend attacks from the ground, while others were able to get a view of the battle unavailable any way else. Today, Betar still emphasizes the increasing need of trained pilots to the State of Israel, and continues to encourage youth to take to the skies. edited by Fred Taub, of Cleveland Betar |
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