GORDON, AHARON DAVID

(A. D.)

(1856-1922)

AHebrewwriter and spiritual mentor of LaborZionistswho believed insettlementof the land. Gordon was born in Troyanov, Russia. He was given a position in the financial management of Baron Guenzburg's estate and remained in this position for 23 years. In 1904, because he had to find other employment, he moved toPalestine, and five years later, he brought his family. He became involved in manualagriculturalwork but also started writing articles in 1909 concerning his outlook on labor, Zionism, and Jewish destiny, which became known as the "religionof labor." He died inDegania.