David-Horodok
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Asher the Scribe
Hosted the Chofetz Chaim and Abraham Isaac, with fresh bread baking at his home.
Israel of Stolin
Rabbi who often praised Abraham Isaac and described him as one of the great men.
Abraham Yitzhak
A respected religious man remembered for piety and concern for the sick.
Gershon Gleiberman
Contributor describing Abraham Yitzhak.
A. Lubhovsky
Contributor recounting a story told by Abraham Yitzhak.
Rabbi Saul Dov
Respected town preacher known for wisdom, piety, and compassion.
Isaiah Magidovich
Contributor signing the account of Rabbi Saul Dov.
Sarah Ita Zager
Named contributor following Isaiah Magidovich.
Sarah Ita
A charitable widow who helped David-Horodok residents and attended synagogue on Sabbaths and festivals.
Yitzhak Leib Zager
Public activist and Zionist movement leader in David-Horodok.
S. Tsatsik
Co-author of the memorial passage.
Y. Lifshitz
Co-author of the memorial passage.
Rabbi Shneur Zalman Shapira
Person listed in a memorial heading as deceased in the Land of Israel.
Rabbi Hirschkowitz
Rabbi brought to David-Horodok who later left after two weeks.
Shlomo Zagorodsky
David-Horodok religious-school teacher who led prayers during Rabbi Hirschkowitz's stay.
Shneur Zalman Shapira
Rabbi of Olshany who later served as rabbi of David-Horodok until the war.
Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi
A rabbi whose liberation was commemorated during Hanukkah celebrations.
Nachman Blizovsky
Accompanied the departing traveler to Luninyets station.
Rabbi Takhorush
Neighborhood rabbi who respected Ronkin and consulted him on local affairs.
Shimon Ronkin
A respected religious community figure who influenced youth and synagogue worshippers.
Raphael Shefer
Zionist aliyah organizer and administrator active in Poland and wartime rescue efforts.
Rafael Shefer
A Jewish communal activist, Hebrew teacher, and Zionist office administrator.
M. Gurari
Contributor signing the memorial text for Rafael Shefer.
Shfer
A deceased leader who guided the office through changing circumstances.
Yitzhak Gruenbaum
Israel's first interior minister and Shefer's mentor.
Baila Kashtan
Yehuda Kashtan's wife, remembered for their welcoming home in Warsaw.
Z. Rozenstein
The signatory or author of the memorial passage.
Chaim Weizmann
A figure identified as having come from Polesia.
Billa
Yehuda Kashtan’s companion, whom he married in Stolin.
Y. Ritov
Author of a memorial passage about Yehuda Kashtan.
Gloiberman
Former student who recalled studying with Yehuda Kashtan in 1916–1917.
Yosef Kashtan
Memorial subject described as beloved, admired, and prematurely deceased.
Tzira Kashtan
Named alongside Yosef Kashtan in a family reference.
Rabbi Abraham Isaac, “the Angel”
Yosef Kashtan’s Hasidic educator, who inspired love of Torah and others.
Yosef
A teacher and secretary who served for thirty years and supported David-Horodok survivors.
Dir B. Ben-Yehuda
Director of Herzliya Gymnasium who contributed a memorial testimony.