David M. BaronJun 29, 20219 minKrav Maga the Lasting Legacy of Slovak Jewish HeroesDesigned in Bratislava, made in Israel, shipped worldwide. This article is about recognizing contributions and uncovering new material.
David M. BaronApr 16, 20213 minA Dedication to the Weissfisch FamilyLearn about an amazing voyage of Zalman’s brother-in-law’s family escape to Ecuador and uncovering a moment of hope in this incredible...
David M. BaronMar 13, 20211 minRemembering Mid-Century 1950s Fashion & Clothing Styles Almost seventy years ago in Czechoslovakia, the world watched the most ridiculous “show” of the communist era, known as the Slansky...
David M. BaronMar 9, 20212 minHis Trademark Habit of Giving Oranges“He took an orange from his pocket. Strange, one might think, that a character such as Zalman might carry an orange with him. But he...
David M. BaronFeb 23, 20212 minThe Secrets of the Cold War Female Spies from SlovakiaThere are many espionage and spy thrillers, but until recently, the contribution of women in this intelligence field was overlooked and...
David M. BaronJan 19, 20212 minTies to the US Labor MovementProud to learn about the historic roles our labor and civil rights leaders impacted the Histadrut. Tremendous thanks to Gavin Strassel,...
David M. BaronNov 3, 20203 minWelcoming Diplomats During Landmark Visits to IsraelDuring the 2020 worldwide COVID pandemic, there were a few historic bright spots with regards to international foreign affairs between...
David M. BaronOct 1, 202010 minMy Community Could Have Done a Better Job to Honor Forgotten Diplomatic HeroesGrowing up, my community could have done a better job of educating us about the founders of the Mossad as we know it today. For example,...
David M. BaronJun 24, 20202 minThe Joys of Collecting Sports Cards Collecting sports cards, like baseball or basketball-cards are still a hobby for fans today, perhaps not as popular as it once was. The...
David M. BaronJun 7, 20204 minHelping to Make a “Master Spy” - Impact on Israeli Intelligence Heroes“I could have left at any time, said Eli Cohen. Zalman himself told me. Come and try intelligence work for six months. If you like it,...
David M. BaronMay 23, 20203 minThe Co-founder of Krav Maga You May Not KnowEveryone knows the name Imi Lichtenfeld. Why don’t we know about his childhood friend, Zalman Unreich On? Imi Lichtenfeld, an Israeli...
David M. BaronMay 23, 20205 minHelping the Order of Saint Benedict Church in the 1950sAmong the papers in my grandfather’s collection is a short “thank you” note written by Rev. John Cherf, O.S.B. In Zalman’s Haganah...
David M. BaronMay 16, 20205 minZalman Determined Not to be Beaten Again...The reason why this picture stuck in my mind is that my grandfather, who looks about fifteen or sixteen at the time, has a bandage...