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=== Early Life ===

Joseph Trumpeldor (1880–1920) is celebrated as a Zionist icon and hero, embodying the ideals of courage, sacrifice, and dedication to the Jewish homeland. A Russian-born soldier, dentist, and lawyer, Trumpeldor’s remarkable journey—from his heroic service in the Russo-Japanese War, where he lost his left arm yet continued to fight, to his pivotal role in founding the Zion Mule Corps and leading the defense of Tel Hai—cemented his legacy as a symbol of Jewish self-defense and pioneering spirit. His famous last words, “It is good to die for our country,” uttered after being fatally wounded in the Battle of Tel Hai, have immortalized him as a martyr for the Zionist cause, inspiring generations and shaping the narrative of resilience and commitment to the Land of Israel.

Joseph Trumpeldor was born in Pyatigorsk, North Caucasus, Russia, ~~21.11.~~1880. His father, Ze’ev, was from a family of Polish origin. Ze’ev was forcibly taken into the Russian army while a tender boy, given over to education in gentile homes, served for 25 years and excelled in the Crimean War in the defense of Sevastopol. Ze’ev withstood all the pressure and temptations to convert to Christianity. After his release from the Russian army, he was the chief pharmacist at the Jewish hospital in Rostov-on-Don. He was a devoted Jew all his life, until he died in Pyatigorsk - about 85 years old in 1915. His mother, Fidosia bat Moshe Akselbandant was born in the Caucasus and was inclined to assimilation, like her family, in which quite a few converted to Christianity.

== Early Life ==

Joseph Trumpeldor was born in Pyatigorsk, North Caucasus, Russia, November 21st 1880. His father, Ze’ev, was from a family of Polish origin. Ze’ev was forcibly taken into the Russian army while a tender boy, given over to education in gentile homes, served for 25 years and excelled in the Crimean War in the defense of Sevastopol. Ze’ev withstood all the pressure and temptations to convert to Christianity. After his release from the Russian army, he was the chief pharmacist at the Jewish hospital in Rostov-on-Don. He was a devoted Jew all his life, until he died in Pyatigorsk - about 85 years old in 1915. His mother, Fidosia bat Moshe Akselbandant was born in the Caucasus and was inclined to assimilation, like her family, in which quite a few converted to Christianity.

=== Early Education and Jewish Identity ===

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-=== Early Life ===
+Joseph Trumpeldor (1880–1920) is celebrated as a Zionist icon and hero, embodying the ideals of courage, sacrifice, and dedication to the Jewish homeland. A Russian-born soldier, dentist, and lawyer, Trumpeldor’s remarkable journey—from his heroic service in the Russo-Japanese War, where he lost his left arm yet continued to fight, to his pivotal role in founding the Zion Mule Corps and leading the defense of Tel Hai—cemented his legacy as a symbol of Jewish self-defense and pioneering spirit. His famous last words, “It is good to die for our country,” uttered after being fatally wounded in the Battle of Tel Hai, have immortalized him as a martyr for the Zionist cause, inspiring generations and shaping the narrative of resilience and commitment to the Land of Israel.
-Joseph Trumpeldor was born in Pyatigorsk, North Caucasus, Russia, 21.11.1880. His father, Ze’ev, was from a family of Polish origin. Ze’ev was forcibly taken into the Russian army while a tender boy, given over to education in gentile homes, served for 25 years and excelled in the Crimean War in the defense of Sevastopol. Ze’ev withstood all the pressure and temptations to convert to Christianity. After his release from the Russian army, he was the chief pharmacist at the Jewish hospital in Rostov-on-Don. He was a devoted Jew all his life, until he died in Pyatigorsk - about 85 years old in 1915. His mother, Fidosia bat Moshe Akselbandant was born in the Caucasus and was inclined to assimilation, like her family, in which quite a few converted to Christianity.
+== Early Life ==
+Joseph Trumpeldor was born in Pyatigorsk, North Caucasus, Russia, November 21st 1880. His father, Ze’ev, was from a family of Polish origin. Ze’ev was forcibly taken into the Russian army while a tender boy, given over to education in gentile homes, served for 25 years and excelled in the Crimean War in the defense of Sevastopol. Ze’ev withstood all the pressure and temptations to convert to Christianity. After his release from the Russian army, he was the chief pharmacist at the Jewish hospital in Rostov-on-Don. He was a devoted Jew all his life, until he died in Pyatigorsk - about 85 years old in 1915. His mother, Fidosia bat Moshe Akselbandant was born in the Caucasus and was inclined to assimilation, like her family, in which quite a few converted to Christianity.
 === Early Education and Jewish Identity ===