Born in 1923, in Bessarabia and visited Israel as a child. From 1934 to 1940 was a member of the “Gordonia” movement in Romania. In 1940, after the Soviet occupation was sent into exile in Central Asia with thousands of other Jews. Arrested in 1943 on charges of Zionist and anti-Soviet activity and sentenced to 8 years in prison and 3 years disfranchisement. Served his sentence in a Karlag concentration camp. Released in 1951. Sent his first application for a request to immigrate in 1956, but after numerous refusals, was only granted a permission to leave in 1973. Immigrated to Israel with his family.Shalom Yankelevich
Born in 1922, in Bessarabia. In 1935, joined the organization “HaShomer HaTzair”. In 1943 was arrested on the charges of spreading Zionist propaganda and sentenced to 8 years in prison. Served his sentence in Karlag, in Iknor and in Lahash and 3 years in exile in Chimkent. Was able to immigrate to Israel, only in 1977. Remember & Save Association website
