This episode focuses on Solomon Shpitsgluz's experiences as a soldier and prisoner of war during WWI.

Family pictures and the full account from David Gill upon which this podcast is based can be found ⁠here⁠.

The Shpitsgluz family's story begins in Czarist Russia, with Simcha fighting in the Crimean War and later settling in Sevastopol as a tailor. His son, Chaim, became a shoemaker, creating a family legacy of perfectionism. The family lived through major historical events like the Russian Revolution and the mutiny on the Battleship Potemkin, while also participating in the early Zionist movement. Their journey includes themes of war, craftsmanship, family dynamics and resilience, and ultimately leads to their move to Tel Aviv.

Family pictures and the full account from David Gill upon which this podcast is based can be found here.