In 1920, the tiny Jewish outpost of Tel Hai found itself trapped in the chaos that followed the collapse of the Ottoman Empire.
Surrounded by armed Arab fighters searching for French soldiers, the isolated farming community became the site of a deadly battle that left eight Jewish defenders dead, including Yosef Trumpeldor. The events at Tel Hai quickly became one of the most powerful legends in Zionist history, shaping Israeli ideas about sacrifice, self-defense, and the fight for Jewish sovereignty.
Since 1901, Jewish National Fund-USA has strengthened the land and people of Israel through bold initiatives that secure the country’s North and South. By preserving heritage sites like Tel Hai Courtyard, Jewish National Fund-USA invests in Israel’s future, driving tourism, generating jobs, and helping communities thrive.