People

Visual index to people in the book
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Menachem Begin
One of many Israeli PMs with whom Michael met Public figure Adulthood Polish, Israeli Jewish
Menachem Brettschneider Chemye
Munye met up with his school chum in the aftermath Friend , Townsperson Childhood Polish Jewish
Michael Edelstein
The author reflecting on life Family member Childhood, Adolescence, Adulthood Polish, American Jewish
Mikhail, Tinsmith Commissar
Red Army sergeant who collectivized Munye's tin "business" Business associate Childhood Russian Gentile
Miriam Hoffman
Yiddish scholar who introduced Michael and Florence Friend , Scholar or Author Adolescence, Adulthood American Jewish
Mrs. Kaminoff
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Mrs. Kavanoff
Widowed landlady who rented to the Edelsteins
Nicolai Getman
Ukrainian livery driver who smuggled Munye and Shulem out of Borshchow Savior Childhood, Adulthood Ukrainian Gentile
Obersturmfuehrer Kelner
Chief regional SS officer who directed actions against Jews Perpetrator Childhood German Gentile
Olena Kovalshina
Ukrainian townswomen of Skala who provided sustenance for Munye, Shulem and Lonye Savior , Townsperson , Helper Childhood, Adulthood Ukrainian Gentile

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Relationship
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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
Ethnicity or Nationality
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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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Religion
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Jewish Chosen people whom Michael Edelstein has known and loved
Gentile Non-Jewish people with whom Michael Edelstein interacted
Life Phase
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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