More about Gedulla's life
Beyond the testimony: Gedula's later years, and a glimpse into her youth through the pages of a Dutch-Jewish youth newspaper.
The testimony of Gedulla Menko
The translated 1958 testimony of Gedulla Menko, detailing her survival through Auschwitz and the death marches, and how hosting a member of an Israeli sports delegation years later inspired her life-changing decision to make Aliyah.
Four days in Eindhoven
Photos from the Rehovot handball team's stay in Eindhoven (updated 28/9/2026)
The Visit to Enschede
A reception at City Hall, reverence before the open Ark, and an inside tour of the iconic Menko cotton mills.
The Invitation
The formal invitation for the 1956 tour.
The Olympia Hengelo Team
Mr. Henk Versteeg identifies his Olympia Hengelo teammates in the pre match picture.
Gigi's diary
Another unexpected find: my uncle's day-by-day diary, providing a glimpse into his experience as a young man in 1950s Europe.
Passing Through Nijmegen
Photos taken on the road from Hengelo to Eindhoven.
Across the Mediterranean sea
Photos and stories from the delegation’s voyage to Europe and their unexpected flight back home.
Mr. van Gelder's 8mm Film
An unexpected piece of history: an 8mm film captured by Samuel van Gelder documenting the Rehovot team's visit to Hengelo. Divided into segments, this post serves as a living record of the arrival, the local Jewish community host families, and the departure from Hengelo.
The second match against Olympia Groningen
The second match was held at a rainy night against Olympia Groningen (Updated 15/6/2026).
Meeting Hengelo's School Crossing Guards
A chance street encounter with Hengelo's young school crossing guards.