Arkadaş Association

Arkadas Association

Arkadaş Association is an Israel-Turkey friendship organization located in Yehud-Monosson, Israel. Arkadaş (pronounced Arkadash) means "friend" in Turkish.

History

Arkadas Association was founded in 2003 by Eyal Peretz. Its main goals are to preserve Turkish Jewish heritage and promote friendship and tolerance between Israel and Turkey. In 2005, the association established a Turkish Jewish cultural center in Yehud.

Mustafa Kemal Atatürk Monument

A monument to Atatürk in the garden of Arkadaş Association was dedicated on November 2, 2007 in a ceremony attended by the Turkish ambassador to Israel, Namık Tan.

The organization has over 4,000 members since its inception, about 40 volunteers to run its vast operations and its twelve branches throughout the country.

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