The Story of Dagania – By Joseph Baratz, one of the pioneers who founded the settlement. Published by “Omanut” Eretz-Israel, 1931. English. Accompanied by rare photographs from the early days of the settlement and its first founders.
An early publication detailing the first two years (1909-1911) of Degania Aleph’s establishment, located at the southern edge of the Sea of Galilee, and the efforts of the pioneers who built the settlement. It describes in detail the challenges they faced—economic, agricultural, health-related, and social difficulties. The book also recounts a heated dispute among the settlers regarding the permanent location of the settlement—some opposed establishing it so close to the Jordan River swamps. Additionally, security concerns are discussed, as Degania Farm was near an area where bandits would carry their loot across the Jordan River.
The author, Joseph Baratz (1890-1968), immigrated to Eretz Israel from Kishinev in 1909. He was one of the founders of the first Zionist labor party, “Poalei Tza’ir, ” and a founding member of Degania Aleph. Later, he became a member of Israel’s First Knesset.
78 [2] pages. Stains on the cover. Good condition.
