[T1S1] Interior of Russian synagogue is mentioned. Respondent recounts fear of political involvement in Russia. Respondent indicates lack of opportunity and repressiveness in Russia. Respondent's means and route of emigration are indicated. Respondent's arrival and first impressions of Pittsburgh are noted. Respondent recounts the religious change undergone by other Jews in U.S. Respondent relates loneliness for family and poor treatment received as boarder. Respondent's residences are enumerated; wages and hours as peddler are detailed. Respondent indicates impediment to financial, but not personal, success. Schooling in U.S. is reported; cultural pursuits are enumerated. Respondent indicates religious observances and notes minor changes. Respondent's activities for Zionists and the poor are noted.
Contributor
University of Pittsburgh (depositor)
Identifier
pitt:ais196440.312_t1s1
Relation
ais196440.312
"Michaels, Israel - April 20, 1969" Metadata
Metadata Details
Title
Michaels, Israel - April 20, 1969
Creator
National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW), Pittsburgh Section
Description
Provides biographical details.
Contributor
Michaels, Israel (interviewee), Tucker, Shirley (interviewer), University of Pittsburgh (depositor)
Date
1969-04-20
Type
oral histories (literary genre), Sound
Identifier
pitt:ais196440.312
Rights
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