With a stick and a backpack: Hikes in 1920s – part 4
Haim Berger immigrated to Israel from Ukraine in 1921. After studying the general history and history of the Land of Israel, he guided tours across country and its surroundings. Fourth story in series
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
7. Ruins of a fortress in the Carmel (can anyone provide additional details?)
8. Wadi Ara, Passover 1924
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
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