Drohiczyn
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Protest meeting against tsarism
Zavel Averbuch convened a public protest meeting in the Old Synagogue after pogroms.
Eulogy for pogrom victims
Rabbi David Yudavsky delivered a eulogy for victims after the pogroms.
Formation of Zionist associations
A movement to establish Zionist associations began in Drohiczyn and other towns around 1896.
Travel to America
Tzvi Ari Eizenshtein traveled to America to organize donations for pioneers.
Narrator's move from Drohiczyn to Pinsk
In early 1922, the narrator and his wife left Drohiczyn and moved to Pinsk.
Emigration to America
The author emigrated from Poland to America in summer 1923.
Deaths of Feygl and Khasha Peshkowski
Feygl and Khasha Peshkowski died in Zakazelie near Drohiczyn.
Death of Yehuda Leib Peshkowski
Yehuda Leib Peshkowski is recorded as having died in 1921.
Death of Zachariah Sapozhnik
Zachariah Sapozhnik is stated to have died, with the honorific indicating martyrdom.
Death of Aaron Rosenzweig
Aaron Rosenzweig is stated to have died, with the honorific indicating martyrdom.
Formation of a Bund labor party in Drohichyn
A Bund labor party was established in Drohichyn with assistance from Pinsk leaders.
Arrest at a Bund meeting
A constable raided a meeting and arrested nearly all attendees in the synagogue.
First workers' strike in Drohiczyn
The first workers' strike in Drohiczyn broke out at a workshop.
Goldberg's prison escape
Goldberg was freed after supporters dug under the prison at night.
Workers' demonstration on 1 May 1905
A large workers' demonstration took place in Drohiczyn on 1 May 1905.
Planned pogrom in Drohiczyn
A pogrom against Jews was planned for the Mikolai Fair on 9 December 1905.
Proposal to found Linat Hatzedek
Yitzhak Hofman accepted Rabbi Menachem’s proposal to establish Linat Hatzedek.
The boy recovered
The injured boy recovered after three days of wet-reed treatment and later married.
Markel returned from America
Markel returned from America and prayed during the second days of Passover.
Leadership of Linat ha-Tzedek transferred
The narrator transferred leadership of Linat ha-Tzedek to Hershel Chaim Lev.
Bikkur Cholim activity report for 1931
The society reported on its activities during 1931.
Gemilut Hasadim founded in Drohitchin
Gemilut Hasadim was established in Drohitchin in 1927.
Cooperative people's bank founded in Drohitchin
A savings and loan cooperative people's bank was founded in Drohitchin in 1911.
David Tseitlin died in Germany
David Tseitlin died after the German defeat and was buried in a German village.
Capture and removal of 1,700 people
The Germans surrounded the city, captured 1,700 people, and took them behind Bereza.
Mass killing behind Bereza
Captured people were thrown alive into graves and killed with unusual methods.
German occupation of Drohitchin
German forces occupied Drohitchin on June 25, 1941.
German captivity in 1939
Several young people, including Moshe and Yona Goldberg, fell into German captivity in 1939.
Family members murdered
The caption states that all pictured family members were killed.
Magistrate established in Drohitchin
A magistrate was established in Drohitchin after occupation.
Anti-Jewish orders announced in Drohitchin
Chaplinsky announced discriminatory orders requiring Jews to display yellow badges and move into town.
Death of Sarah Kaplan-Pimetzky
Sarah Kaplan-Pimetzky died in 1942.
Death of Shlomo Pimetzky
Shlomo Pimetzky died in 1915.
Refugee aid committee organized in Drohiczyn
A refugee aid committee was organized in Drohiczyn for arrivals from several places.
Enclosure of Ghetto A
Ghetto A was surrounded by a high fence.
Organization of the Radomstov camp
Yashke Valinets organized the camp in Radomstov.