Events

Interactive Index to Events in the Book
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Event Description Date Category
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Typhus Epidemic
The authorities tried to isolate the contagion within the Jewish ghetto March 1943 Persecution
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Sheltered in Place During the Forest Aktion
Close call as Ukrainian police and militia sweep the forest October 1943 Persecution
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News of the Death of Eliyahu Engelbach
The gruesome fate of Munye's uncle at work camp March 1943 Death
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Evacuation from Skala
Survivors are evacuated as German breakout overruns Skala April 1944 War
Encounter with the Mayor
February 1944 Persecution
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Wave of Postwar Pogroms
Antisemitic actions in postwar Poland reached their climax at Kielce 1944 - 1946 Persecution

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Event Categories

Family Event
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* Birth Significant birth dates in Michael Edelstein's story
* Death Events related to the passing of dear family members
* Marriage Important family unions in Michael Edelstein's story
Historic Event
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* War How Michael Edelstein experienced historical wartime events
* Displacement Michael Edelstein's perspective on the postwar refugee crisis
* Nationhood The state of Israel is born; the United States belatedly opens its doors
Narrative Event
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* Persecution Occasions when Michael Edelstein was impacted by persecution
* Refugee Events related to Michael Edelstein's refugee experience
* Immigration Events related to Michael Edelstein's immigration experience
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