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side. After the liberation in January 1945, Sándor held various
management positions in the new Hungarian regime.
Gal Ya'akov
Grünberger Jenő
Born in Geszt on 27.4.1923
Died on 14.1.1977 in Israel
Member of “Hashomer Hatzair”
When he was five years old, Ya'akov’s family moved to Miskolc. His
brother, Miki, was a leader in “Hashomer Hatzair” and Ya'akov followed
his steps by joining the movement. After the German invasion of Hungary
on 19.3.1944, he was enlisted in a forced labour unit, deserted and
arrived in the “Glass House” on Vadász Street. Ya'akov took part in the
underground activities, ran various errands and escorted food convoys
for the children’s houses that were under the auspices of the International
Red Cross. He joined a group of people under the command of Natan
Alexander who moved to the basement of the building next to the “Glass
House” with weapons in order, if necessary, to defend the Jews who
found refuge there. After the liberation, Ya'akov returned to Miskolc and
reopened the “Hashomer Hatzair" ken. In 1948 he made aliya with his
girlfriend Edo within the framework of the “Ehad BeMay” garin. Their
oldest daughter was born in Italy. Ya'akov took part in the conquest of
Acco during the War of Independence. He was among the founders of
Kibbutz Yassur.
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