November 19, 2015, Oral History Project, Alan Bernstein
The Felshtin Society began its Oral History Project in October, 2015 in order to better understand how the the events surrounding the pogrom of 1919 may have impacted successive generations. Each video is a first generation’s recollection of the development of their family and how they faced the challenges of acculturation in a new place. The Society’s plan is to study the histories and present significant findings at our centennial memorial to be held in New York, April, 2019.
This is the oral history of the Stillerman (Shtillerman) family whose forebears, Max and Sam emigrated from Felshtin, Ukraine in 1912. The subjects of this history are Gail … Continue reading Oral History – the Stillerman Family →
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This is an oral history of the Charles & Sarah Uberman family. Charles Uberman was born in the town of Felshtin and came to the US to join … Continue reading Oral History – Anita Uberman Goldman →
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The Felshtin Society began its Oral History Project in October, 2015 in order to better understand how the the events surrounding the pogrom of 1919
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I am very happy to be sending you this newsletter be-cause a considerable amount of activity has taken place for the Society in recent months. First, I am … Continue reading Felshtin Update, Summer 2015 →
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The Baron Hirsch Cemetery requires that someone be present at the gravesites at least once a year in order to observe the condition. They are also requiring that we pay annual liability insurance […]
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April 18, 2011 Please accept best wishes for a happy Passover Holiday from the Executive Committee of the Felshtin Society. Celebrating Passover this year will have a special … Continue reading Felshtin Update, 4/18/2011 →
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The following is a summary of our trip to Felshtin. On Tuesday, May 18, 2010, we visited Felshtin (now Hvardiyske). Our group consisted of Sid Shaievetz, his daughter … Continue reading The Felshtin Trip, May 20, 2010 →
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