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Ada Sereni: The Lady In The Black Dress

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Available February 5, 2026 8:05 AM UTC
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Who was Ada Sereni, “The Lady in the Black Dress”? The only woman to command the Mossad Le’Aliyah Bet in Italy, Ada Sereni played a crucial yet largely forgotten role in Jewish history. With extraordinary courage, skill, and determination, she led daring operations that secretly brought thousands of Holocaust survivors to the Land of Israel aboard clandestine immigration ships. Despite her pivotal leadership, Ada’s name was later erased from the historical record. This powerful film restores her story to its rightful place at the center of the Zionist narrative—honoring a remarkable woman who changed the course of history. Contains Holocaust material. 




  • Year
    2025
  • Runtime
    60 minutes
  • Language
    Hebrew
  • Country
    Israel
  • Premiere
    San Diego
  • Genre
    Documentary, Women’s Interest, Israeli Interest
  • Subtitle Language
    English
  • Director
    Noa Aharoni
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