Born in 1897 in Chernovtsi, Bessarabia, he studied in a Jewish school and from early youth was an active member of the “Hertsliya” organization. Working for Keren Kayemet, he was elected a member of Worker’s Committee of that organization. Arrested by the Soviet Authorities, he was in labour camps until 1954. Freed after Stalin’s death, he returned to Chernovtsi but was repeatedly arrested, together with his wife, for Zionist activities. He eventually got to Israel in 1969. Died in 1979. Remember & Save website
