A biography of Kopel, son of Isaac-Yakov Visoker, may be viewed here in the official history of Petach-Tikva (in Hebrew). English translation:
R' Kopel Visoker was born In Visoke in 1875. In 1890 his family made
aliya and they settled in Petakh-Tikva. Was industrious and successful in agriculture, active in the community, on the board of the village and then on the local council. Was dedicated to various organizations, member of the board of the Great Synagogue, and founded and directed the
Parents' Home [home for old people]. His wife: Khava. Their children: Eliyahu. Khyaim-Leib, Avraham-Tzvi, Rakhel. A street is named after him: between
Khazon Ish and
Don Yosef Karo [streets], in the quarter
Kiriyat Khazani. Died 1955 [according to the Hebrew calendar]
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| Kopel Visoker |
A biography of Kopel appears in Hebrew in the Encyclopedia of the Builders and Founders of Israel, Volume 8, Page 3165. English translation:
He was son of Eizik-Yaakov and Keila. He got his education in kheyder and Yeshiva. He made aliya with his parents and all the family in 1890. He was a member of the workers association. He developed in his garden new species of vegetables and flowers. He grew the root vegetable horseradish for family and relatives and cultivated it to the point that he could export it. He shared in the re-founding of Kfar Uriah.
On 22.2.1922, K. Visoker --probably, Kopel, to judge by his status -- was a signatory of an open letter published in the newspaper Do'ar Hayom:
Translation:
Please advertise our statement in your newspaper:
After all the representatives of the Haredim announced formally that following the attitude of their electors they will not be able to participate in the second general session of the elected assembly, we received – to our surprise –a second invitation to attend this second general session.
We, therefore, announce that we will not take any part in this second session and we totally disregard all its decisions.
Israel Aba Tzitron, Khayim Moshe Slor
Dov Yemini, Zeev Lipkis
K. Visoker,
delegates of Petakh-Tikva to the elected assembly |
On 2.28.1929, K. Visoker --again, probably Kopel-- placed the following announcement in the newspaper Do'ar Hayom:
Translation:
The Board of the Great Synagogue
Beit Yaakov in Petakh-Tikva
Congratulates its Honored Members
Mr. Avraham Shapira and his wife
Upon the wedding of their daughter
May they build a steadfast house in the Land of Israel
In the name of the Board of the Synagogue. |
| Notes: Haredim: very Orthodox Jews.
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