[T1S1] Respondent provides background information: father Louis, born in Czechoslovakia; arrived with family in United States during World War I; describes conditions on ship: difficult and uncomfortable, reflects on experience. Respondent discusses family's arrival with seven children in Braddock, PA, had family there; notes Respondent's age at time: one year old; parents unhappy with apartment. Respondent mentions father's work as sexton of Agudath Achim Synagogue in Braddock; explains synagogue still open for high holiday services under direction of Eugene Litman; describes family holiday celebrations, social activities at Jewish Community Center in Braddock: center of Jewish life in active and vibrant community; provides name of rabbi: Rabbi Joseph Shapiro, later became rabbi of Poale Zedeck Synagogue. Respondent gives names of schools attended and involvement with Young Judea and AZA, mentions parents unable to provide college education.
Contributor
University of Pittsburgh (depositor)
Identifier
pitt:ais196440.507_t1s1
Relation
ais196440.507
"Zelkowitz, Milton - February 25, 2000" Metadata
Metadata Details
Title
Zelkowitz, Milton - February 25, 2000
Creator
National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW), Pittsburgh Section
Description
Respondent salesman, born 1919.
Contributor
Zelkowitz, Milton (interviewee), Leyton, Hope;Adelson, Ruth (interviewer), University of Pittsburgh (depositor)
Date
2000-02-25
Type
oral histories (literary genre), Sound
Identifier
pitt:ais196440.507
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