An island of 10th-century Scandinavia in the heart of the Negev, or simply “Nortman” HRSC.

Hird, Jarl, Vapnathing, Yule — these are not just words from a TV series; they are an active part of the life of the historical reenactment and stylization club “Nortman.”

Every year, our club creates and successfully implements numerous projects related to the Viking era. We organize training sessions, including for children, as well as sword fighting and archery. We reconstruct clothing and everyday tools from that time period. We participate in international historical festivals and host our own festival. We create a traveling Viking village — a chance to immerse yourself in that era and experience daily life hands-on. We also recreate the dances and music of the early Middle Ages.

Weapons and armor, utensils, and furniture — everything in the club is crafted to match historical originals (to the best of our ability). Clothing, names, jewelry, and household items — much of it is handmade by us. We are always open to communication and visitors!

We are a community of people of various ages, professions, and specialties united by a common idea: historical reenactment.

The club’s mission is to recreate the daily life of Norwegian Vikings who arrived on our shores from the mid-9th to the 11th century, based on archaeological research, surviving illustrations, and rare written sources. We participate in various events and historical expeditions, such as: “Following in the footsteps of Jarl Hasting from Upland, the young Harald Hardrada (the Severe), and Sigurd the Crusader to Serkland (Spain, Morocco, Egypt) and Jorsalaland (the Holy Land) to Jorsalir (Jerusalem).”

All clothing and weaponry are tested in practice through festivals, expeditions, gatherings, things, and other events.

Our club space serves as a forge, workshop, sewing studio, training hall, and a meeting place for friends. Over the past 10 years, our team has participated in LARP games and reenactment events. We also bring to life projects such as: “Vikings—The Road to the East, ” “Paths—Following in the Footsteps of Our Ancestors, ” and “Practical History and Archaeology.”