Haim Berger (1900-1983) was born in the town of Sambor (Lviv, Ukraine). He joined the Shomer Hatzair Movement and immigrated to Israel with the group in 1921. He later worked in construction and agriculture, and in 1928 began studying general history and history of the Land of Israel at the Hebrew University.
He then began working as a tour guide across the country and its surroundings, and engaged in research of the history of the land. He published articles in newspapers and released a book.
Several weeks ago,
we launched a series of articles featuring a selection of Berger's photographs which were taken during his hikes, with his original captions. As some of the places' names have changed over time, we would appreciate our readers' help in revealing these places' current names.
1. Haim Berger serves as the guard of a farm based on women's labor, Nahalat Yehuda, 1926
2. Postcard caption: Alep – Bab-El Makam (writer may be referring to Halab, Syria)
3. Tiberias and Lake Kinneret
4. Tiberias
5. Ein Yarda, 1929
6. Unidentified photo (looks like construction of bridge over Wadi Rushamiya in Haifa)
7. Ruins of a fortress in the Carmel (can anyone provide additional details?)
8. Wadi Ara, Passover 1924
9. Seashore in Wadi Hawarat, 1931
10. Bibras Bridge near Yavne, 1931
11. Nahal Garar, 1932
12. Effluent of Nahal Sacharia near the tomb of Nebi Yunas, March 20, 1928
13. Nebi Jinda, near Kobiba, a tour of the Land of Israel Wanderers association, 1931
14. Shavuot, 1932 (can anyone recognize the place?)
15. Over Badolem well. The hill on the right, Eid al-Moas, and on the left, Sheikh Madkod. Shavuot, 1932
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