Drohiczyn
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First pioneers depart for the Land of Israel
The first pioneers departed, accompanied by the entire town, in 1922.
Betar activity began in Drohiczyn
Betar began operating in Drohiczyn around 1926.
Police search of a house
Polish police searched the Mezhritcher Shumter's house for communist literature.
Residence in Warsaw
The narrator states they were in Warsaw during 1931–1938.
Death of Y. Slonim
Y. Slonim died in 1944.
Burial of Drohichin’s victims
Victims from Drohichin were buried near the old maggid’s house.
First arrival in Drohitchin
The narrator first arrived in Drohitchin during summer 1902.
Arrival in Drohichin
The narrator arrived in Drohichin and encountered three men awaiting rabbinical positions.
Departure for America
The narrator left for America in 1924 after teaching the study lesson for 23 years.
Mixed marriage
The narrator officiated marriages between members of opposing rabbinic sides.
Groom's death during wedding ceremony
Yakov Barukh's son collapsed and died during his wedding ceremony.
Death of a groom during a wedding
A groom’s heart condition worsened during the wedding, causing his death.
Bride’s ritual ceremony after groom’s death
The widow underwent chalitza with the deceased groom’s brother shortly afterward.
Founding of a yeshiva in 1905
A yeshiva was founded in 1905 after preparations and student recruitment.
Teaching at the yeshiva
The narrator taught classes at the yeshiva for three years.
Journey to America
The narrator traveled to America and returned to Drohiczyn after four months.
Rabbi Kohn dies in America
Rabbi Kohn is stated to have died in America.
German capture of Brest
German forces took Brest before fighting was expected around Drohitchin.
Bombing of Zakazelie
A German aircraft bomb damaged the Zawad schnapps facility in Zakazelie.
Fires in Drohiczyn
Russian forces began setting fire to the town’s houses at midnight.
Bombardment of Drohiczyn
Shells flew over Drohiczyn while Jewish residents hid in shelters.
End of fighting around Drohichin
Fighting around Drohichin ended before the first Germans entered the town.
Death of Moshe Mendel
Moshe Mendel died after being buried under bricks while rescuing belongings from a burned house.
Formation of a town committee
A committee was formed to coordinate town affairs during wartime.
Fire in Starasiliye
A fire destroyed all houses and remaining Jewish property in Starasiliye during Sukkot.
Formation of the town committee
Four delegates were appointed as the factual town committee and given food-distribution duties.
Sugar distribution during the occupation
The Jewish Committee distributed sugar to nearby settlements and Drohitchin Jews.
Jewish agricultural work
Most Jews worked fields abandoned by fleeing peasants during the war years.
Jewish young men herding livestock
Two Jewish young men agreed to herd Jewish livestock.
Bolshevik entry into Drohiczyn
A Bolshevik detachment entered Drohiczyn and was warmly received.
Polish forces enter Drohitchin
Polish forces marched into Drohitchin during the same week.
Polish raids in Drohichin
Polish bands robbed and assaulted Jewish residents for a week.
Polish–Bolshevik fighting near Warsaw
Polish forces pushed Bolshevik forces back toward Warsaw before the latter retreated.
Balakhovtsy massacre in Kamin-Kashirsk
Balakhovtsy killed 90 Jewish people, including the ritual slaughterer.
Zakazelie massacre
Balakhovtsy murdered seventeen Jewish people at Zakazelie.
Aharon Asher Talkovsky’s journey to Kobrin
Aharon Asher Talkovsky traveled to Kobrin seeking police protection for Drohiczyn.