[T1S1] Respondent provides background information: father Louis, born in Czechoslovakia; arrived with family in United States during World War I; describes conditions on ship: difficult and uncomfortable, reflects on experience. Respondent discusses family's arrival with seven children in Braddock, PA, had family there; notes Respondent's age at time: one year old; parents unhappy with apartment. Respondent mentions father's work as sexton of Agudath Achim Synagogue in Braddock; explains synagogue still open for high holiday services under direction of Eugene Litman; describes family holiday celebrations, social activities at Jewish Community Center in Braddock: center of Jewish life in active and vibrant community; provides name of rabbi: Rabbi Joseph Shapiro, later became rabbi of Poale Zedeck Synagogue. Respondent gives names of schools attended and involvement with Young Judea and AZA, mentions parents unable to provide college education.
