Born in 1918 in Alitus, Lithuania. Was a member of the “Beitar” movement in his home town until 1937 and in the town of Kovno from 1937 until 1941. Was actively involved in the repatriation movement. In 1943, attempted to cross the border with Afghanistan, but was arrested for this and for his Zionist activities, sentenced to 7 years in prison and 6 years in exile to Siberia.When released in 1956, he stubbornly continued as an organizer in the fight for the right to immigrate to Israel. He fulfilled this dream only in 1971. Remember & Save Association website
