Rav Yisrael Meir of Radin, better known as the Chofetz Chaim (1838-1933), is one of the most beloved historical figures in recent memory. His storied life convers many aspects, and in this episode the focus is on the saga of his attempts at immigrating to the Land of Israel. While yearning to move there for many years, he laid practical plans to carry it out as well. Over the course of a half a century, several attempts were made but none brought to fruition. In 1925 his bags were packed and a home was even purchased for him in Petach Tikvah, but again it didn't work out.   Check out additional Jewish History Soundbites Chofetz Chaim related episodes: 1. https://jsoundbites.podbean.com/e/simplicity-complexity-enormity-the-family-of-the-chofetz-chaim/ 2. https://jsoundbites.podbean.com/e/the-chofetz-chaim-myths-abound/ 3. https://jsoundbites.podbean.com/e/a-historic-campaign-the-chofetz-chaim-sefer-torah/       This episode is sponsored by 20+ minute daf with Shaul Greenwald. Maseches Beitzah begins on Thursday, so join in to a clear, concise and geshmak Daf Yomi Shiur. https://www.20minutedaf.com/ https://www.torahanytime.com/#/speaker?l=619   For sponsorship opportunities about your favorite topics of Jewish history contact Yehuda at:  yehuda@yehudageberer.com   Subscribe To Our Podcast on:    PodBean: https://jsoundbites.podbean.com/  

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