Diary of a Cabinetmaker

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My great-grandfather was born in 1885 in what is now Lithuania, and moved to London as a young boy. I have pieced together information from various sources, to find out about his life and work in London, so that he could fulfil his dream of settling in the Land of Israel.

Episodes

  1. 06/28/2020

    Episode 7 - Homecoming

    Episode 7 - Homecoming Michael travels to Palestine again with Rachel, his wife. Let's just say that it wasn't all plain sailing! --- Music from Zapsplat.com (https://zapsplat.com) Sound effects under licence from BBC Sound Effects (http://bbcsfx.acropolis.org.uk/) You can read the transcript for this episode on the accompanying website where you can also see images of the time. (https://www.diaryofacabinetmaker.wordpress.com) ---

  2. 06/21/2020

    Episode 6 - The Second Visit

    Episode 6 - The Second Visit Michael visits Palestine for the second time and fulfils a promise. --- Music from Zapsplat.com (https://zapsplat.com) Sound effects under licence from BBC Sound Effects (http://bbcsfx.acropolis.org.uk/) You can read the transcript for this episode on the accompanying website where you can also see images of the day. (https://www.diaryofacabinetmaker.wordpress.com) ---

  3. 06/14/2020

    Episode 5 - The Jerusalem Riots

    Episode 5 - The Jerusalem Riots It’s the Jerusalem Riots and Michael was caught right in the middle. --- Music from Zapsplat.com (https://zapsplat.com) Sound effects under licence from BBC Sound Effects (http://bbcsfx.acropolis.org.uk/) You can read the transcript for this episode on the accompanying website where you can also see images of the time. (https://www.diaryofacabinetmaker.wordpress.com) ---

  4. 06/07/2020

    Episode 4 - Tel Aviv

    Episode 4 - Tel Aviv The journey continues and Michael hears a remarkable coincidence when he arrives in Tel Aviv. --- Music from Zapsplat.com (https://zapsplat.com) Sound effects under licence from BBC Sound Effects (http://bbcsfx.acropolis.org.uk/) You can read the transcript for this episode on the accompanying website where you can also view images of the time.  (https://www.diaryofacabinetmaker.wordpress.com) ---

  5. 05/31/2020

    Episode 3 - My First Visit

    Episode 3 - My First Visit Michael begins his first trip to Palestine; and endures the journey with a rather unfriendly companion. ---  Music from Zapsplat.com (https://zapsplat.com) Sound effects under licence from BBC Sound Effects (http://bbcsfx.acropolis.org.uk/) You can read the transcript for this episode on the accompanying website where you can also see images of the time. (https://www.diaryofacabinetmaker.wordpress.com) ---

  6. 05/24/2020

    Episode 2 - Miracle of Kingsland Road

    Episode 2 - Miracle of Kingsland Road Hear about the Miracle of Kingsland Road and how Michael got more involved with the Zionist movement. --- Music from Zapsplat.com (https://zapsplat.com) Sound effects from BBC Sound Effects (http://bbcsfx.acropolis.org.uk/) You can read the transcript for this episode on the accompanying website, where you can also view images of the time. (https://www.diaryofacabinetmaker.wordpress.com) ---

  7. 05/17/2020

    Episode 1 - Why I Am A Zionist

    Episode 1 - Why I Am A Zionist  Introducing my great-grandfather, Michael, his move to London and introduction to Zionism. ---  Music from Zapsplat.com (https://zapsplat.com) Sound effects from BBC Sound Effects (http://bbcsfx.acropolis.org.uk/) You can read the transcript for this episode on the accompanying website where you can also see images of the time. (https://www.diaryofacabinetmaker.wordpress.com) ---

  8. Season 1 Trailer

    Diary of a Cabinetmaker - Trailer

    Welcome to a brand new podcast series all about my great-grandfather. It’s based on a book he wrote, we lovingly called “The Diary of a Cabinetmaker”. It’s a fascinating tale of the time, of how people lived, the trials and the tribulations. More importantly, it’s a personal tale that I’ve tried to bring to life and I hope you enjoy this little piece of family history. Follow this podcast now, wherever you normally listen to your podcasts, so you don’t miss an episode. --- Hatikvah (The national anthem from Israel) courtesy of Israel Science and Technology: https://www.science.co.il/

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My great-grandfather was born in 1885 in what is now Lithuania, and moved to London as a young boy. I have pieced together information from various sources, to find out about his life and work in London, so that he could fulfil his dream of settling in the Land of Israel.

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