Preserving the collective memory of a community that is no more Seven decades after the Nazis annihilated the Jewish community of Tomaszow-Mazowiecki; Poland; comes a gripping eyewitness narrative told by one of the youngest survivors of the Holocaust; as well as through first-hand accounts of other Tomaszow survivors. This unique communal memoir presents a rare view of Eastern European Jewry; before; during; and after World War II. It is both the memoir of a child and of a lost Jewish community; an unvarnished story in which disputes; controversy; and scandal all play a role in capturing the true flavor of life in this time and place.Nearly 14;000 Jews; one-third of the town’s population; resided in Tomaszow-Mazowiecki before World War II; many making their living as tailors and seamstresses. Only 250 of them survived the Holocaust; in part because of their skill with a needle and thread.Engaging and highly accessible; The Tailors of Tomaszow is a powerful resource for educators and a compelling read for anyone wishing to gain a deeper; more personal understanding of Eastern European Jewry and the Holocaust.
#84725 in Books 2001-05-15 2001-04-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.00 x .70 x 6.00l; .85 #File Name: 089281859X320 pages
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Regenia DobbsEnjoyed reading about the Templars. Learned a lot more than what you see on TV programs about them.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. A classic that tells both sides of the tale; and romanticizes both. Makes the desert duel an entertaining intriguing history.By BASSAIA classic that tells both sides of the tale; and romanticizes both. Makes the desert duel an entertaining intriguing history.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A Fantastic Gem Filled with Knowledge of Medieval History's Two Most Mysterious Secret SocietiesBy CustomerThis book is phenomenal. James Wasserman's well - balanced outlook; his careful analysis of outstanding information; his impressive writing style and his mastery of the historical material make this a gem in any historian's library.
