Light, Ernest - 1998 - Tape 3, Side 6

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[T3S6] Respondent provides background information on wife Sally, parents, Goldie and Joseph Stein, arrived in U.S., 1939; gives ages and dates of death. Respondent notes wife taught in various schools, after birth of two daughters, remained at home; gives names of daughters, their education and careers, spouses and grandchildren. Respondent reflects on involvement with Holocaust group in Pittsburgh.; discusses Holocaust gathering of survivors in Israel: 1981; gives detailed description of event and how it affected him, upon return to Pittsburgh. started to lecture in public schools and universities; lists their names. Respondent reminisces on questions asked by students after lecture, gives examples: "Do you still believe in G-d?"; quotes from Rabbi Joshua Liebman's book "Peace of Mind"; "G-d had nothing to do with the Holocaust, man did"; quotes other biblical passages. Respondent reflects on long membership at Young Peoples Synagogue, names other organizations where he is active.