David-Horodok
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Kharfon
Village where a Jewish settlement remained after wartime population decline.
Rovlia
Rovlia had a developed Zionist youth movement and residents who emigrated to Eretz Israel.
National HeHalutz gathering in Polesia
HeHalutz held a nationwide gathering in Polesia.
Emigration from Rovlia to Eretz Israel
Most departing Rovlia residents emigrated to Eretz Israel.
Napoleon
Napoleon's troops did not reach David-Horodok.
Nikolai Nikolaevich
Supreme commander who ordered Jews from specified districts to leave within 24 hours.
Sokółka District
District whose Jewish residents were ordered to leave their homes.
Lublin
Place whose Jewish residents were ordered to leave their homes.
Galicia
Eastern Front region where Russian forces suffered defeats.
Synagogues in David-Horodok
Synagogues sheltered Jewish refugees.
Kerensky Revolution
The Kerensky Revolution broke out in 1917 after more than a year of wartime conditions.
Hussar Regiment
A Hussar regiment camped near the town and was invited to join the celebrations with its orchestra.
Russian Revolution of 1917
The revolution raised hopes for equality, fraternity, and development among Russia’s national minorities.
May Day in David-Horodok, 1917
David-Horodok prepared and celebrated International Workers’ Day on May 1, 1917.
Misha Tukin
Known revolutionary recently released from prison.
Synagogue
Synagogue visited after the demonstration left the church.
Yosef Bigon
Person identified in the caption of the first Tarbut school.
Anshel Zeitshik
A Jewish speaker who addressed a festive gathering in David-Horodok in 1917.
Yesif Onushko
A Christian resident who stood beside Anshel Zeitshik at the gathering.
Bolsheviks
They dissolved the constituent assembly and seized power.
Municipal authority of David-Horodok
Managed town affairs and handled land disputes and civil documents.
Adam Pawvik
Non-Jewish man who preceded Berl Eisenberg while he was publicly shamed.
Bolshevik military authorities in Luninets
Sent soldiers to requisition food supplies for the army.
HeHalutz
A pioneer group founded to promote immigration to the Land of Israel.
Rabbi of Slonim
Rabbi of Slonim who left the city with several families.
Several families accompanying the Rabbi of Slonim
Several families reportedly left the city with the Rabbi of Slonim.
River
Refugees waited near the river before being transported inland.
Tsar Nicholas
The text reports that Tsar Nicholas relinquished the throne in favor of his son.
Obtshinnikov
The district police officer tore the epaulettes from his uniform coat in the marketplace.
Jewish-Christian Joint Committee
A joint Jewish-Christian committee was founded to prepare May Day celebrations.
Volvel Karpel
Klezmer musician who composed musical notation for “Hatikvah.”
Church
Christian house of worship visited by demonstrators.
Mozyr
Place near which the Balachovich forces suffered defeat.
Rabbi Ravinsky
Refugee who served as rabbi in the town after passing through during the war.
Petliura forces
Forces associated with Petliura carried out anti-Jewish pogroms in Ukraine.
Modern school in David-Horodok
A modern school opened in the town during the period described.