Interviewer
Sandra McGee Deutsch
Biographical Synopsis of Interviewee
Daughter of famous Yiddistist, she absorbed his love of Jewish culture and tradition. She became a teacher in Jewish schools in Buenos Aires.
Summary of Interview
Her mother was born in the colonies and her father, Samuel, was born in Poland. Samuel was a journalist for Jewish papers, a theater critic, a scholar, and the head of the Kultur Congress. He initiated love of Jewish culture and traditions- as well as socialism-into his children. They didn't only speak Yiddish at home, they lived Yiddish culture. She attended state (public) and Yiddish laic schools and became a teacher in various Jewish schools.A s a young girl she practically lived in the Yiddish theater. She met famous people in Yiddish culture from abroad, who visited her parent's house. She transmitted Yiddish culture and Jewish values to her children, both of whom live in Israel.
Date of Interview
11-3-2000
Length of Interview
2 hours and 15 minutes
Tape Number
No. 958
Transcript Number
No. 958
Length of Transcript
30 pages
Interview Number
No. 958
Terms of Use
Unrestricted
Recommended Citation
Interview with Esther Rollansky by Sandra McGee Deutsch, 2000, "Interview no. 958," Institute of Oral History, University of Texas at El Paso.
Comments
Interview in Spanish.