People

Visual index to people in the book
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Israel Blutstein
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Israel Blutstein
Munye witnessed the horrible murder of Lonye's father by Rembocha Friend , Townsperson Childhood Polish Jewish
Isser and Tziril Pecker
Survivor couple who lived with Munye in the aftermath of liberation Business associate , Helper Childhood Polish, Israeli Jewish
Itzig Epstein (Uncle Itsche)
Shulem's younger brother who took his place at Borki-Wielke Family member Childhood Polish Jewish
Jacob Herzog
Brooklyn union leader originally from Skala helped Shulem Edelstein find employment Helper Adulthood Polish, American Jewish
Lonye Blutstein
Munye's closest companion in the bunkers Friend , Helper Childhood, Adolescence Polish Jewish
Marc Edelstein
The author's first-born child followed him in business Family member Adulthood American Jewish
Max Mermelstein
Skala survivor and community leader who passed away in 2018 Friend , Townsperson , Helper Childhood, Adulthood Polish Jewish
Mayor Ivan Kowalyszen
Ukrainian mayor of Skala who "safeguarded" Jewish valuables Perpetrator , Townsperson , Public figure Childhood Ukrainian Gentile
Melamed Yossel
The author's stern Hebrew school teacher Teacher or Mentor Childhood Polish Jewish

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Family member Michael Edelstein's close family relations
Perpetrator Nazis and collaborationists active in Skala and the region
Savior The two native Ukrainians whom Michael credits for his survival
Teacher or Mentor Respected elders who showed the way for Michael Edelstein
Friend People whom Michael Edelstein counted as friends
Business associate People with whom Michael Edelstein conducted business
Townsperson Jews and Gentiles from the town of Skala and its environs
Helper People who gave a helping hand to Michael Edelstein during all his life phases
Public figure Power players whom Michael Edelstein has known in the U.S. and Israel
Scholar or Author Writers on the survivor experience known to Michael Edelstein
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German Military and civilian German citizens whom Michael Edelstein encountered
Polish Jews and Gentiles from the region of greater Poland before WWII
Ukrainian Collaborators and saviors from the native Ukrainian people
American Native and naturalized Americans in Michael Edelstein's life
Israeli People from the promised land in Michael Edelstein's story
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Jewish Chosen people whom Michael Edelstein has known and loved
Gentile Non-Jewish people with whom Michael Edelstein interacted
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Childhood Important people from Michael Edelstein's early life phase
Adolescence People Michael Edelstein knew during his teenaged years
Adulthood People Michael Edelstein knew during his adult life phase