Born in 1914, in Poland. From 1938 was a member of the organization “Tiferet Bhorim” in Leningrad – an underground group that organized a way for Jews to leave the Soviet Union. In 1943 was arrested on charges of Zionist activity and sentenced to 10 years in prison. Released in 1953, but continued the fight for the right to immigrate to Israel. Was able to go to Israel only in 1969. Died in 1984. Remember & Save Association website
