Documentation collected in the context of the "Research project regarding the contribution of Holocaust survivors to the State of Israel", from Kibbutz Hatzerim Personal documentation (from the personal files of kibbutz members): 1. Yechezkel Roth (Of Blessed Memory): a. Eulogy regarding Yechezkel Roth; b. Transcription of a talk given by Yechezkel Roth to the children at the "Yaldei Teheran" ("Teheran Children") school at Kibbutz Urim, 1980; c. Ernest Roth: "Notes: Chapters of a diary from the Holocaust period", translated from German by Avraham Bimka, Kibbutz Hatzerim, 1986; d. Diary of Yechezkel Roth (in German; photocopy, 332 pp.); e. Interview with Yechezkel Roth, from the Kibbutz Hatzerim newsletter, "Babayit", no. 640, 1983; f. Words spoken about Yechezkel Roth at the memorial held on the anniversary of his death (22/11/1987); 2. Shmuel Rotbrand Rahat (Of Blessed Memory): a. Eulogy regarding Shmuel Rotbrand; b. From the "Grandfather's stories" told to the children of Kibbutz Hatzerim, regarding the story of his mother Ida Krakowiak, 1980; c. Transcript of stories he told to the children at the Hatzerim school regarding his childhood in Poland, 1977; d. Transcript of the story he told to the children in the "Shaked" class about the heder, 1977; e. Memorial pamphlet published on the occasion of the Shloshim ceremony marking 30 days after the death of Shmuel Rahat, 1989; 3. Itka Yehudit (Grinberg) Shekel: a. Itka tells the school children about her aliya to Israel and the first years at Hatzerim, 1981; b. Certificate of Excellence awarded to Itka for her work with children and youth, from the kibbutz newsletter, 1997; 4. Zvi Shenkelbach Shekel: a. "Wanderings and land", book written by Zvi Shekel, including the history of his family and his diaries during the war, 1999; b. Zvi Shekel tells about his work in the organization of the field crops workers, from the kibbutz newsletter, 1989; c. Poem/song written to Zvi - "Honored agriculture worker" - from the kibbutz newsletter, 1995; d. About the book, "Wanderings and land" by Zvi Shekel, from the kibbutz newsletter, 1999; e. Report prepared by Zvi Shekel, regarding the activities of the field crops department, from the kibbutz newsletter, 2000; f. Zvi Shekel is 75 years old, from the kibbutz newsletter, 2001; g. Hanoch Bartuv, "The people who settled the Negev overnight", "Ma'ariv", 1986; h. "The weekly interview", regarding the visit by Zvi and Itka Shekel in Poland, from the kibbutz newsletter, 1987; i. Transcript of an interview held with Zvi and Itka Shekel in 1991, regarding the day they arrived to settle at Hatzerim"; j. Zvi and Itka tell about the early days at Hatzerim, from the kibbutz newsletter, 1995; 5. Chana (Shmorak) Blustein Bashan: a. From the roots research by Anat Bashan: Experiences of her grandmother Chana Bashan, 2001; b. Illegal immigrant questionnaire of Chana Bashan; c. Interview with Chana Bashan regarding her work in the plant nursery and in construction, from the kibbutz newsletter, 1983; d. Chana Bashan tells about the early days at Hatzerim, from the kibbutz newsletter, 1996; e. Illegal immigrant questionnaire of Chana Bashan; 6. Binyamin Blustein Bashan: a. Interview: Binyamin Bashan tells about his childhood in Poland and his visit in Poland in 1987; b. Illegal immigrant questionnaire of Binyamin Blustein; c. Photocopy of the entrance permit to Eretz Israel given to Binyamin Blustein [Bashan] by the British Mandate Government in 1947; d. Photocopy of the British Mandate identity card of Binyamin Blustein [Bashan]; e. Photocopy of two confirmations by the IDF, regarding the contribution by Zvi Bashan towards efficiency and savings (in the repair of tanks), 1975; f. Binyamin Bashan tells about the early days at Hatzerim, from the kibbutz newsletter, 1996; g. Binyamin [Bashan] is 70 years old, from the kibbutz newsletter, 2001; h. Photocopy of a letter from Yad Vashem, regarding the recognition of the Jiro family as Righteous Among the Nations, 1988; i. Translation of a letter written by Elizabet Jiro to the members of Kibbutz Hatzerim following her visit in Israel, from the kibbutz newsletter, 1992; j. From the "Grandfather's stories" told to the children of Kibbutz Hatzerim: Story about the parents of Binyamin and Chana Bashan, 1980; 7. Eliahu Martin Rothschild: a. From the "Grandfather's stories" told to the children of Kibbutz Hatzerim: Story about his parents, Yehoshua Oskar and Gretchen Rothschild, 1980; b. Eliahu Rothschild tells about the early days at Hatzerim, from the kibbutz newsletter, 1995; c. Excerpts of an interview with Eli Rothschild, from the kibbutz newsletter, 2000; d. Translation of letters sent by the father of Eliahu Rothschild from Eretz Israel to his family in Germany during his visit in Eretz Israel in October 1934 (from German to Hebrew); 8. Avraham Bimka: a. Illegal immigrant questionnaire of Avraham Bimka; b. Transcript of words told by Avraham Bimka to his family members and members of Kibbutz Hatzerim regarding his visit in Auschwitz, 1995; c. Following the visit by Avraham Bimka to Poland, from the kibbutz newsletter, "Babayit", June 1995; d. Photocopy of the registration card of Avraham Bimka in Auschwitz [issued] on the day of his arrival to Auschwitz camp, 1943; e. Upon the completion of Avraham Bimka's work at "Jojoba Israel", from the kibbutz newsletter, "Babayit", no. 1031, March 1999; f. Bimka retires from his work at "Osem", from the kibbutz newsletter, "Babayit", no. 1066, January 2001; g. Regarding Avraham Bimka and his work at the "Netafim" factory, from "Kol Hanegev", from the newsletter of Kibbutz Hatzerim, 2001; 9. Ruth (Szalka) Keren: a. Printout of the roots research by Aya Keren, regarding her grandmother Ruth Keren and her grandmother's brother Yosef Szalka. 2001; b. Photocopy of the "Child's identity card" of Ruth Szalka-Keren, Germany, April 1936; c. Booklet regarding the Freund family (the family of the mother of Ruth Keren); d. Article from "Haaretz shelanu" ["Our land"], regarding Ruth Keren and her life at Kibbutz Hatzerim, 1978; e. Ruth Keren tells about the early days at Hatzerim, from the kibbutz newsletter, 1995; f. Booklet, "Hatzerim during the War of Independence", by Ruth Keren, published by Kibbutz Hatzerim, 1987; g. Hanoch Bartuv, "The people who settled the Negev overnight", "Ma'ariv", 1986; h. Photograph exhibit organized by Ruth Keren, regarding the Jewish settlement in the Bnei Shimon area, 1990 (from a pamphlet published by the Bnei Shimon Regional Council).