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A. Brother Moshe in Germany. Founded lab where his brothers worked in Israel
A. Brother Moshe in Germany. Founded lab where his brothers worked in Israel

Liebling family immigrates to Land of Israel – part 2

We continue the story of the four Liebling brothers and their parents, who immigrated to Israel from Germany on the eve of World War II – from an elegant and meticulous past to manual work in kibbutzim, Tel Aviv Port

Reuters | Published:  09.23.09, 08:33
Aryeh and Erwin Liebling were the first members of their family to immigrate to the Land of Israel in 1936. Erwin immigrated as part of the Aliyat Hanoar movement and arrived at Kibbutz Givat Hashlosha, while Aryeh arrived at Kibbutz Ramat Hakovesh, and left to help build the Tel Aviv Port.

 

Their eldest brother, Gustav, arrived in Israel for a short visit in order to decide whether the entire family could settle in the area.

 

This time we present a selection of photos, some from the family in Germany and others from the milieu of the two brothers in Israel, before they were joined by the rest of the family.

 

1. The parents in Germany, before the war

 

2. Brother Gustav visits Israel, March 1937

 

3. Ramat Hakovesh barn, 1937

 

4. At Ramat Hakovesh, near the 'lift' (a cargo box covered with a cloth immersed in asphalt which was turned into a residence)

 

5. Kibbutz Ramat Hakovesh's armored vehicle, No. M4155

  

6. In this photo and next two: At Kibbutz Ramat Hakovesh's children camps, 1937-1939

 

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9. Aryeh works at Tel Aviv Port, 1937

 

10. Aryeh on the Yarkon pier, looking towards the Reading Power Station

 

11. At the Tel Aviv Port

 

12. 1938: Kibbutz Givat Hashlosha, where Erwin arrived with a youth group

 

13. March 1938, building a dining hall at Givat Hashlosha

 

14. Ramat Hakovesh's construction group engaged in plastering

 

15. Ramat Hakovesh, 1936. Miriam working in the plant nursery and orchard

 

  • For all trips to the past – click here

 

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