another in the terrible sacrifice at Masada.Later,it was disclosed that two women and five children survived the mass suicide. Masada has become a historic shrine for Israel,the Jewish nation.It symbolizes the Jewish desire for freedom ---even at the cost of their lives.one of the initiation rites for new members of the Israeli army is a trip to Masada,a climb to the top,and a solemn ceremony in which recruits are reminded of the determination of the 960 Jewish patriots never to surrender.Such devotion to liberty is called"the spirit of Masada"and each recruit swears an oath that "Masada will not fall again." another in the terrible sacrifice at Masada. Later, it was disclosed that two women and five children survived the mass suicide. Masada has become a historic shrine for Israel , the Jewish nation. It symbolizes the Jewish desire for freedom --- even at the cost of their lives.one of the initiation rites for new members of the Israeli army is a trip to Masada, a climb to the top, and a solemn ceremony in which recruits are reminded of the determination of the 960 Jewish patriots never to surrender. Such devotion to liberty is called “ the spirit of Masada” and each recruit swears an oath that “Masada will not fall again