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Birth of the writer’s first son
Esther gave birth to the writer’s first son.
Yishava’s university studies
The first son completed pharmacy and chemistry faculties at Hebrew University.
Memorial observance for Rabbi Menahem Mendel of Kotsk
On 22 Shevat, worshippers stayed late telling stories, singing, dancing, and drinking spirits.
Disturbance during Sokolka market day
Villagers fought, looted Jewish shops, and were stopped after Motel intervened.
Repeated fires outside Sokolka
Nightly fires occurred in non-Jewish houses outside the town, causing rumors and fear.
Founding of Tzeirei Zion and HeHalutz in Sokółka
The narrator’s group founded Tzeirei Zion and HeHalutz and prepared for life in Palestine.
Second Tarbut School cohort
The second graduating class of Tarbut School is dated 1927.
Death of Nathaniel Kaplan
A rumor spread that Kaplan was dangerously ill; he died shortly afterward.
Israel Yakubovich reached the Land of Israel
Israel Yakubovich reached the Land of Israel before the Holocaust.
Rachel reached the Land of Israel
Rachel also succeeded in reaching the Land of Israel.
Winter sleigh rides
Byinush took neighborhood children on repeated sleigh rides around and beyond town.
Military convoy through the city
A military convoy crossed the city’s main street with weapons, ammunition, supplies, and requisitioned carts.
Air-raid drill
The entire town suspended work, stayed indoors, and taped windows in a crosswise pattern.
Military parades in Sokolka
Military parades were frequently held in Sokolka and ended at the military barracks.
Polish Independence Day celebration
The Polish Independence Day holiday was celebrated annually on May 3.
Polish funeral procession
Polish funerals were described as ornate ceremonies accompanied by gentle, sorrowful mourning marches.
Death of Shimshon Katzenelboigen
Shimshon Katzenelboigen died shortly before the Germans arrived.
Founding of Young Zion in Sokolka
Young Zion was founded in Sokolka, expanding Zionist activity.
Establishment of HeHalutz
HeHalutz arose in Sokolka during 1919–1920.
Establishment of Keren HaGeulah
Keren HaGeulah was established during the period of Zionist activity.
H. L. Kaplan and daughter arrive in Israel
H. L. Kaplan and her daughter reached Israel on 18 July 1946.
Establishment of the reformed school
A reformed Hebrew-oriented school was established, educating boys and girls equally.
Korket family planned immigration to Palestine
The family prepared to immigrate but did not receive entry visas before the war began.
Esther and Yehoshua married young
Esther and Yehoshua married when they were approximately thirteen and fourteen.
Death of Yehoshua'el
Yehoshua'el died after illness at more than eighty years old.
Death of the estate-owning general
The estate-owning general died when World War began.
Kalman Tarlovitz moved to Sokolka
Kalman left the village and relocated his home to Sokolka.
Nahum-Dov Kunsht emigrates to the Land of Israel
Nahum-Dov Kunsht fulfilled his aspirations and emigrated to the Land of Israel.
Birth of Avraham Kantor
Avraham Kantor was born in Sokółka in 1894.
Penina Kantor arrived in Sokółka
After completing her studies, Penina Kantor arrived in Sokółka to teach Hebrew.
Unnamed immigrant died in Palestine
An unnamed man died on 10 October 1934, leaving a wife and two sons.
Penina Kantor Joined Her Husband in Israel
Penina Kantor joined her husband in Israel in 1934.
Death of Penina Kantor
Penina Kantor died on 15 December 1963.
Birth of Chaim Meir Shmul
Chaim Meir Shmul was born in Białystok in 1864.
Appointment in Sokółka
Chaim Meir Shmul was appointed a teacher of Jewish law in Sokółka in 1902.
Death of Chaim Meir Shmul
Chaim Meir Shmul died in Białystok in 1918.