People

Visual index to people in the book
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Photo Name Bio Relationship Life Phase Ethnicity/Nationality Religion
Police Captain Rembocha
Ukrainian police official who brutalized Jews Perpetrator , Townsperson Childhood Ukrainian Gentile
Rabbi Judah Drimmel
Last rabbi from Skala's family rabbinical dynasty Teacher or Mentor Childhood Polish Jewish
Rabbi Shlomo Duchman
Some catchy teaser text for this featured person. Teacher or Mentor Adulthood Israeli Jewish
Ron Edelstein
Son of the author who followed him in the roofing and property management trades Family member Adulthood American Jewish
Roofing boss Shenker
Lower East Side roofer who was Michael's first employer Business associate Adulthood American Jewish
Sam Gelber
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Schloma Peretz Engelbach
The author's grandfather was a prominent figure in Skala Family member Childhood Polish Jewish
Shulem Epstein
The author's father, a tinsmith by trade, was also a survivor Family member Childhood, Adolescence, Adulthood Polish, American Jewish
Simonia Woycik
Polish resident of the Mazury who who scorned Munye in 1942-43 Townsperson , Helper Childhood, Adulthood Polish Gentile
Sroel the Tailor
Munye's bunker buddy who joined his household in the aftermath Friend , Townsperson , Helper Childhood Polish Jewish

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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