Golda Meir

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Golda Meir

• She participated in fixing the world Tikun Olam

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Birth Place/Dates of life

• Born in Kiev, Russia
• Born May 3, 1898
• Died 1979

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Early Childhood

• Jews persecuted (could not own land, only go to
  certain schools, could only live in certain
  places in Russia)
• Had low or no paying jobs
• There were planned riots against the Jews (houses
  were burned and destroyed) these were called
  pogroms
• Her father went to America without family and
  sold almost everything to get enough money, then
  sent family later
• In 4th grade, Golda started a group called
  American Young Sisters Society

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Middle childhood/Early Adult Life

• In high school, joined the Zionist Group Poalei
  Zion( workers of Zion)
• Married Morris Myerson
• Settled in Kibbutz, Merhavya
• Moved to Tel Aviv, Israel in 1924
• Became a teacher in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• When 11 Golda Meir made speeches

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Family Life

• Golda Meirs father was a carpenter
• Grandfather was forced to turn to other religion,
  but refused and ate only Kosher food
• Great grandmother Bube Golde poured salt into
  her tea to remind her of the bitterness of being
  away from home
• Out of 8 children in Golda Meirs family, 3
  lived, they were cold, hungry, and there was not
  enough clothing

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Obstacles she had to Overcome

• Lack of freedom
• Planned riots- planned by soldiers or mobs-
  called pograms
• Hunger and cold
• War

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Important Accomplishments and awards

• From 1969-1974 she was 1st and only female Prime
  Minister of Israel
• Founded modern day Israel
• Signed the Declaration of Establishment

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Why shes a hero

• Started modern day Israel
• Gave Jews in Israel a homeland
• Was determined to change life for Jewish people

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Why I think shes a hero

• Im Jewish too
• She risked her life making speeches
• She never gave up

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Shalom (good bye)

• Hope you enjoyed Golda Meir
• Have a nice night