The last hut of Kfar Uriel was lifted into the air and moved intact to a new location

The last historic hut from Kfar Uriel in Gedera was relocated in a complex engineering operation to the courtyard of the Gedera Museum, where it will be preserved and made accessible to the public as a heritage space telling the unique story of the community of blind immigrants who lived there.

The last remaining hut from Kfar Uriel, established in Gedera in 1950 for blind immigrants and their families, was moved today in a complex engineering operation to the courtyard of the Gedera Museum. The operation involved logistical preparations, road closures, and the use of heavy cranes. The hut will become a living heritage space that will reveal to visitors the story of the village's residents, community life, and the handicrafts that allowed them to earn a living with dignity and independence. The move was led by the Gedera Local Council in cooperation with the Israel Antiquities Authority. Council head Sahar Pinto noted that this is an emotional and historic moment for Gedera, and that the responsibility is to preserve the people who built its story. Museum director Yifat Bernstein said that moving the hut is a dream come true and a significant step in preserving the story of the village. Mally Levy, deputy council head, noted that the step will strengthen Gedera as a tourist destination.