Jewish paratroopers parachuted into Nazi occupied Europe to assist in the
rescue of Jews during the Holocaust.
Not long after the war, the Zahal (Israel Defense Forces) Paratrooper Corps
was created. The Corps has evolved into a combat unit whose remarkable
sense of purpose, distinctive values and outstanding standards of excellence
has become a model for the Israeli armed forces. Generations of officers
have emerged from its ranks, forming the backbone of IDF‘s combat units.
“Follow Me“, the commanding officer battle cry, has become a national
anthem.
This call epitomizes the personal example of courage, daring determination
and spirit of voluntarism. It has underscored a sense of brotherhood shared
by comrades-in-arms. The paratrooper tradition of „all for one“ eventually
became the hallmark of the IDF.
This same sense of mission still inspires the IDF today and will be at the core
of the Israel Paratroopers Heritage and Memorial Centre. As a beacon to
Israeli society and to its youth, it will be a fitting and everlasting monument
to the paratroopers’ glorious past.
Among the Centre‘s main objectives is to present the paratrooper code of
conduct and values as a model for the younger generation.
These unique values can serve as a source of inspiration, instilling among
young people a deeper sense of awareness of their responsibilities and
commitments to their country and to the world in which they live.
The Paratroopers Heritage Association was established in 1993, uniting the paratroopers
in the past and present, from all paratroopers in the regular and reserves.
The organization aims to preserve the values of the paratroopers heritage and to pass
them on to future generations of soldiers and soldiers.
The organization's vision for imparting the paratroopers heritage is to tell, document,
and impart the stories, values and legacy of the paratroopers fighters in the regular
and reserves.
The association will establish the Paratroopers Heritage Center, which will serve as
a home for the heritage, education and commemoration activities of the Paratroopers.
Areas of activity