Absorption of the Mass Immigration to Israel 1948-1954

Born in Ukraine, Russia, 1915. Studies in Krakow. Relocation of family to Poland, 1921. Studies at Hebrew high school Tarbut in Kovel, Poland. Member of Hehalutz. Immigration to Israel via certificate from Hebrew University, 1935. Studying literature and history. Member of Hagana. Supernumerary constable in Trains Unit. Escorted British battalions in Haifa area, later attached to acquisition unit of Hagana. IDF taking over British camps in Beit Lid when British evacuated them, IDF evacuating to accommodate seven immigrant camps. Appointed cultural coordinator in Beit Lid camps by Nahum Levin, head of Culture Department. Supervisor Simon Bar Zimra. Educational programs for children and adults, 1949-1951. Appointing teachers and instructors from among Hebrew-speaking newcomers. Facing difficult problems at work. Cooperation between general school and religious school headed by Rabbi Zoeretz.