Berl Katznelson, 1887-1944

Berl Katznelson, 1887-1944

Belarus-born Katznelson co-founded the Histadrut labor federation and advocated for labor unity to uplift Jewish workers and small landholders. Immigrating to the Land of Israel in 1909, Katznelson became involved in labor councils. He helped…

Biographies|August 11, 2022
Frederick “Frank” Kisch, 1888-1943

Frederick “Frank” Kisch, 1888-1943

A British brigadier general, Kisch chaired the predecessor to the Jewish Agency, the Palestine Zionist Executive, from 1918 to 1921. Kisch was prolific in Jewish life in Mandate Palestine. He helped found the Palestine Philharmonic…

Biographies|August 11, 2022