Jewish Life In Europe
By: Jenna and Brooke
Central Idea
In Eastern Europe before the holocaust, Jews lived a much different life because they could express their annual traditions and their religion and were free to live how they wanted.
Supporting Detail #1
"Many of the Jews of eastern Europe lived in predominantly Jewish towns or villages, called shtetls."
Supporting Detail #2
"They read Yiddish books, and attended Yiddish theater and movies."
Supporting Detail #3
"Although many younger Jews in larger towns were beginning to adopt modern ways and dress, older people often dressed traditionally, the men wearing hats or caps, and the women modestly covering their hair with wigs or kerchiefs."
Supporting Detail #4
"Jews could be found in all walks of life, as farmers, tailors, seamstresses, factory hands, accountants, doctors, teachers, and small-business owners."
Street Scene
This photograph shows a street scene of Jews before the Holocaust
Family Before Holocaust
This photograph is of Jews walking freely on the street before the Holocaust.
Family Photo
This photograph is a family picture of Jews before the Holocaust.
Facts about Jewish Life in Europe
- Nine million Jews lived in Europe before the war started, that wasn't quite true once the holocaust came along.
- Jews lived in towns called shtelts.