Tag #113968 - Interview #92039 (Elena Drapkina)

One day, I remember, when we were in ghetto, grandfather came in (probably it was Yom Kippur) and said ‘Ginde, today don’t give children meal at least until 12 o'clock.’ At that time we had only groats and water to eat. Mum objected, saying that we were already starving. Nevertheless grandfather asked her to put off till 12 o'clock. I heard their conversation, but at that time I did not understand the meaning. Now I understand that it was Yom Kippur, when people had to keep a fast and eating was forbidden.