The Revival of Zionism

Modern Zionism appeared on the world scene approximately 150 years ago in order to restore the Jewish people to their ancient homeland—Israel. Threatened with physical extinction whether through persecution, physical annihilation or cultural assimilation, the Zionist mission then and now continues to be the preservation of the Jewish people and the State of Israel. The connection between the Jewish People and the Land of Israel is irrevocable. Nevertheless, 60 years after the establishment of the State of Israel dangers from within the country are no less ominous than those from without. Sixty years have passed since the inception of the State yet thefts of herds, crops, agricultural machinery and incursions into Jewish owned land continue unabated. The media appear oblivious to these violations of the law.

Today, Israel must undergo a renewal of purpose, a revitalization of the historic devotion to the Land of Israel. Returning to the proud heritage of Bar-Giora and HaShomer during the first decade of the twentieth century, and NILI during World War I, these New Guardians are resolved to restore the national purpose. The New Guardians are determined to prevent thefts of land, which is in reality the on-going struggle for the existence of the State of Israel, a struggle which has never ended.

Mounted Patrol passes memorial to
Alexander Zeid, founder of the first HaShomer

The Irgun HaShomer HaChadash is a grass roots organization dedicated to the aims of the historic HaShomer organization—love for and protection of the Land of Israel. How can HaShomer protect the Land? By preventing incursions onto agricultural lands by hostile neighbors who steal crops, herds and farm equipment, often using arson as an effective tool. Those involved in these illegal acts are wearing away at farmers and ranchers on a daily basis, creating financial havoc and sowing fear. The results systematic reclamation of the Land of Israel prior to the establishment of the State is being eroded by these criminals. Meanwhile, the authorities have been unable to prevent these acts. Consequently, Israeli citizens are forced to defend themselves in the face of this reality

What we do:

• With over 2,000 volunteers throughout Israel, and growing daily we seek to encourage a new pioneering generation, ready to protect and defend Israeli citizens against those criminal and fanatic anti- Zionist nationalistic elements who unleash violence across the land:
• Through the constant presence of farmers and ranchers cooperating with the local authorities in the Galilee and the Negev.
• By setting up security observation posts to counter the threats against our crops, herds and land.
• By raising public and governmental awareness in the Knesset and in the Judicial System as to the importance of public and private lands in the Galilee and the Negev.
• By encouraging a love of the land, employing Jewish labor and mutual responsibility by influencing educational policy from early childhood through the university system and research projects.

New Hilltop Observation Post

How we do it:

• By forming groups of volunteers to perform the organization’s missions.
  Setting up security observation posts which will serve as base points from which these missions will be carried out.
• Raising public awareness in the media
• Educating the members of the organization to take action for the People and Land of Israel as the HeChalutz Movement did under Joseph Trumpeldor.
• By creating modules of cooperation with the authorities on a permanent basis
  Recruiting artists and other prominent public figures to the organization and creating a renewed popular patriotic culture.
• Establishing contacts with Jewish communities abroad.