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We celebrated all Jewish holidays and went to synagogue. Despite our poverty, we celebrated Sabbath and holidays according to all religious rules and traditions.
For example, a month or so before Pesach it was time to make matzah. In 1930s, the authorities did not officially forbid making matzah, but they actively propagandized against it. At school, teachers strictly warned us not to take part in making matzah and threatened to expel from the Pioneer organization [4]. Mum asked all of us to keep my participation in matzah making a secret. Everybody did.
For example, a month or so before Pesach it was time to make matzah. In 1930s, the authorities did not officially forbid making matzah, but they actively propagandized against it. At school, teachers strictly warned us not to take part in making matzah and threatened to expel from the Pioneer organization [4]. Mum asked all of us to keep my participation in matzah making a secret. Everybody did.
Period
Location
Ushachi
Vitebesk
Belarus
Interview
Boris Lerman