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Ami Dror
Hi From Tel-Aviv,
I've noticed that you edit some info about the Laskov Family.
are you relted? (I'm the grandsun of Zvi Laskov)
Ami
ZVI Laskov is your second great uncle's nephew's wife's aunt's
husband's first cousin's wife's nephew.
You
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Rachel Gordin
your mother
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Meir Gurevich
her father
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Frada (Freidel) Gurevich
his mother
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Rashka Alperovitz
her sister
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Zalman Alperovitz
her husband
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Menachem Mendel Alperovitz
his brother
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Levik Alperovitz
his son
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Rachel Alperovitz
his wife
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Nechama Risha Alperovitz
her mother
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Sheyne Hinde Alperowicz
her sister
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Noson Alperowicz
her husband
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Yosef Alperowicz/ Gelperyn
his father
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Feyga Retzkin
his sister
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Avraham Retzkin
her son
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Sima Retzkin
his wife
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Fruma Golda Laskov (Koslovsky)
her mother
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M. Lascov
her son
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Zvi Laskov
his son
Haim Laskov (1919–1983) was an Israeli public figure and the fifth Chief of Staff of the Israel Defense Forces.
Contents
* 1 Early life
* 2 Military career
* 3 Chief of General Staff
* 4 Civilian career
* 5 See also
Early life
Laskov was born in Belarus (Smorgon?) and emigrated to Palestine with his family in 1925. The family settled in Haifa, where they lived in dire poverty. Laskov's father was killed by Arabs in 1930.
Laskov joined the Haganah as a teenager, and served in various units, including Orde Wingate's Special Night Squads. He also served as a personal messenger for Yaakov Dori, who would later become the first Chief of Staff. In 1940, Laskov joined the British Army so that he could participate in World War II. He served in various capacities, and was a commander of the Jewish Brigade which saw action on the Italian front, eventually reaching the rank of major. After the war, he remained in Europe to participate in the Aliyah Bet illegal immigration effort to bring refugee Jews to Palestine. He also took part in various illicit acts of vengeance against the Nazis and their collaborators. Upon eventually returning to Palestine, he rejoined the Haganah, while also working as chief of security for the electric company.
Military career
When Israel's War of Independence erupted in 1948, Laskov assumed responsibility for preparing the framework in which new recruits would be trained. He organized the first officers' course, and formed the graduates into a brigade that fought at Latrun during Operation Nahshon. One month later, in May 1948, he returned to Latrun as commander of Israel's first armored battalion, which fought with the 7th Brigade. He commanded the entire brigade during Operation Dekel and Operation Hiram, and participated in the many battles over control of the Galilee. In July, he finally returned to training new recruits, now with the rank of major general.
Although he had never been a pilot, Laskov was appointed commander of the Israeli Air Force in 1951. During his tenure, the airforce prepared to incorporate its first jet fighter, the Meteor. Upon completing his tenure in 1953, Laskov left the army to study philosophy, economics, and political science in the United Kingdom. He also obtained additional military training there.
In 1955, he returned to Israel, where he was appointed Deputy Chief of the General Staff and Senior Staff Officer, however, after a series of professional disputes with Moshe Dayan, he was demoted to Commander of the Armored Corps. During the 1956 Sinai Campaign, he commanded the 77th Division, which operated on the Rafah-el-Arish-Kantara front. Upon the death of Asaph Simchoni, Chief of the Southern Command, in a plane crash, Laskov assumed his position, and oversaw the withdrawal of Israeli troops from the Sinai Peninsula.
Chief of General Staff
In 1958, Laskov was appointed Chief of General Staff, replacing Moshe Dayan. His appointment took place against the backdrop of the unification of Egypt and Syria as the United Arab Republic on January 31 of that year and the potential threat this posed to the security of Israel. Just two months later, on March 30, Israel and Syria exchanged heavy artillery fire across the Sea of Galilee. The clashes lasted for two days, until a ceasefire was finally achieved.
On 24 April, Laskov presided over a huge military parade in Jerusalem to mark the tenth anniversary of Israel's independence. This took place despite warnings by Jordan that such a parade would be considered an act of aggression. During the parade, Laskov displayed Israel's latest military hardware, including weapons captured from Egypt in the Sinai and from Syria during clashes in the Huleh Valley.
On 6 November, Syria resumed its artillery bombardment of the Galilee, while Israeli workers were involved in a massive project draining Lake Huleh to obtain more agricultural land for the country. Under Laskov's orders, the IDF returned fire.
One of the great scandals that occurred during Laskov's tenure, was a surprise exercise to test the mobilization of the reserves, on April 1, 1959. Known as the "Night of the Ducks" (one of the coded call-up signals broadcast over the radio was "Water Fowl"), the event caused panic throughout the country, and put the armies of the neighboring Arab states on high alert. A commission of inquiry which investigated the matter found Major General Meir Zorea, Senior Staff Officer, and Major General Yehoshafat Harkabi, Chief of Military Intelligence, responsible for the fiasco, and the two resigned their posts.
Tensions between Israel and Syria continued over the following months. On January 31, Israel attacked the Syrian village of Tawfik, overlooking the Sea of Galilee, claiming that it had been used by the Syrian army to bombard Israeli villages in the Galilee. Three Israeli soldiers were killed in the operation.
Laskov resigned his position of Chief of General Staff after a relatively peaceful tenure, marred only by clashes with the Syrians. During his term, he focused on building the strength of the IDF: Israel acquired its first submarine and its Super Mystère jets. Just before he left office, prime minister David Ben Gurion also announced that the country had built a nuclear reactor outside the desert town of Dimona. The reactor, he claimed, was built for peaceful purposes.
Civilian career
In 1961, Laskov was appoint Director General of the Ports Authority, and it was during his tenure that the port of Ashdod, now Israel's major port, was constructed. He also continued to write military training manuals and submitted numerous articles to military journals. In 1972, Laskov became the country's first Soldier's Ombudsman, a post he held for ten years, until his death. After the Yom Kippur War in 1973, he served on the Agranat Commission that investigated the fiascos that led to the war.
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Avraham Reckin married Sima LASKOW (LASKOV) from Smorgon a relative of Rav Aluf Chaim LASKOW. they had two sons; Efrayim and Binyamin
Laskow Chaim
Chaim Laskow was born in Smorgon in 1940 to Yeshayahu and Roza. Prior to WWII he lived in Smorgon, Poland. During the war he was in Smorgon, Poland. Chaim perished in October 20th, 1944 in Kovno, Lithuania. This information is based on a Page of Testimony (displayed on left) submitted on 12-May-1977 by his mother Roza
Laskov Chana
Chana Laskov was born in Smorgon in 1936 to Yeshayahu and Roza. Prior to WWII she lived in Smorgon, Poland. During the war she was in Smorgon, Poland. Chana perished in 1944 in Kovno, Lithuania. This information is based on a Page of Testimony (displayed on left) submitted on 12-May-1977 by her mother Roza
Laskov Ester
Ester Laskov was born in Smorgon in 1933 to Yeshayahu and Roza. Prior to WWII she lived in Smorgon, Poland. During the war she was in Smorgon, Poland. Ester perished in October 20th, 1944 in Kovno, Lithuania. This information is based on a Page of Testimony (displayed on left) submitted on 12-May-1977 by her mother
Laskov Szaja
Szaja Laskov was born in Poland in 1902 to Khaim and Lea. He was married to Roza nee Ashinovski. Prior to WWII he lived in Smorgon, Poland. During the war he was in Smorgon, Poland. Szaja perished in December 22nd, 1944 in Shimberg, Latvia. This information is based on a Page of Testimony (displayed on left) submitted on 12-May-1977 by his wife.
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Leskow Rywka Ester
Rywka Leskow was born in Smargon in 1920 to Avraham. She was single. Prior to WWII she lived in Smargon, Poland. During the war she was in Smargon, Poland. Rywka perished in 1943 in Smargon, Poland. This information is based on a Page of Testimony (displayed on left) submitted on 09-Jun-1957 by Ema Levkov. More Details...
Leskow Ester
Ester Leskow was born in Smargon in 1914 to Yeshiyah. Prior to WWII she lived in Smargon, Poland. During the war she was in Smargon, Poland. Ester perished in 1943 in Smargon, Poland. This information is based on a Page of Testimony (displayed on left) submitted on 09-Jun-1957 by her relative. More Details...
Leskow Mendel
Mendel Leskow was born in Smargon in 1888. Prior to WWII he lived in Smargon, Poland. During the war he was in Smargon, Poland. Mendel perished in 1943 in Smargon, Poland with wife; Sima. This information is based on a Page of Testimony (displayed on left) submitted on 09-Jun-1957 by his relative
Leskow Rahel
Rahel Leskow was born in Smargon in 1893. She was married to Yaakov. Prior to WWII she lived in Smargon, Poland. During the war she was in Smargon, Poland. Rahel perished in 1943 in Smargon, Poland. This information is based on a Page of Testimony (displayed on left) submitted on 09-Jun-1957 by Ema Levkov
Laskov Shai
Shai Laskov was born in Smorgonie in 1925. He was a merchant and a teenager. Prior to WWII he lived in Smorgonie, Poland. Shai perished in 1941 in Ponary Area, Poland at the age of 16. This information is based on a Page of Testimony (displayed on left) submitted on 30-Jul-1999 by his niece
Submitter's Last Name* LESKOV
Submitter's First Name LEA
Lyaskov Rakhel
Rakhel Lyaskov was born in Wiszniowa in 1909. She was a housewife. Prior to WWII she lived in Smargon, Poland. During the war she was in Smargon, Poland. Rakhel perished in 1941 in Smargon, Poland. This information is based on a Page of Testimony (displayed on left) submitted on 30-Jul-1999 by her relative. More Details...
Lyaskov Mendel
Mendel Lyaskov was born in Smorgon in 1914 to Menakhem. He was a merchant. Prior to WWII he lived in Smorgon, Poland. During the war he was in Smorgon, Poland. Mendel perished in 1941 in Ponary Area, Poland. This information is based on a Page of Testimony (displayed on left) submitted on 30-Jul-1999 by his niece. More Details...
Laskow Jakob
Jakob Laskow was born in Smargon in 1893. He was married to Rakhel. Prior to WWII he lived in Smargon, Poland. During the war he was in Smargon, Poland. Jakob perished in 1943 in Smargon, Poland. This information is based on a Page of Testimony (displayed on left) submitted on 03-Jun-1957 by his relative
Leskow Rahel
Rahel Leskow was born in Smargon in 1893. She was married to Yaakov. Prior to WWII she lived in Smargon, Poland. During the war she was in Smargon, Poland. Rahel perished in 1943 in Smargon, Poland. This information is based on a Page of Testimony (displayed on left) submitted on 09-Jun-1957 by Ema Levkov. More Details...
Lyaskov Rakhel
Rakhel Lyaskov was born in Wiszniowa in 1909. She was a housewife. Prior to WWII she lived in Smargon, Poland. During the war she was in Smargon, Poland. Rakhel perished in 1941 in Smargon, Poland. This information is based on a Page of Testimony (displayed on left) submitted on 30-Jul-1999 by her relative
I found your site on the internet and was very interested in your
family tree for Haim Laskov. He was, in fact, my Dad's first cousin.
My grandfather, Maurice Laskow (1896-1974), was the youngest brother
of Haim's father. My grandfather lived in Bialystok until he was 14
at which time he was sent to the US (1910). My grandfather had
contact with some of his family in New York, but apparently due to the
efforts to get the sons out of Russia to avoid conscription in the
army, a large age span of the children (there were many, maybe 8-10),
and the fact that my grandfather was the youngest, he did not know
where many of his relatives were. My grandfather saw Haim on
television while he was in Chicago raising funds for Israel after the
'67 War and first connected with him at that point. My grandfather
(until his death in 1974) and my father, Fred Laskow (1924-) met with
Haim frequently (sometimes in Chicago, mostly in New York) until his
untimely death in 1982.
I presume the photo on Haim's page is him with his parents. Do you
have any others? Unfortunately, we have very little information--my
grandfather didn't talk much about his past and my father says he
knows no history other than what I stated above. Any additional
information that you have would be most interesting. There are so
many pieces to a complicated puzzle--I am hopeful that we can put more
pieces together.
I look forward to hearing from you,
Wendy Laskow Lipsman (www. blipsman@comcast.net)