The purpose of these reflections is to show the specificity of the community of Polish refugees in Tel Aviv. In 1939–1948, an important centre of Polish pro- -independence emigration emerged there. The refugees led an active national (social, cultural and political) life. The author attempts to paint the collective portrait of this community, and analyses its occupational structure, gender and age distribution, ethnic and religious diversity, political nature and value system, the nature of social activities, and problems of everyday life.