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In this interview, Mr. Byer discusses his life in Europe including his early life, Jewish education and attending Rabbinical school in Israel, career as a police officer, and being part of the British Army during World War II. He also discusses his…

Leah Zimmerman Kraft (1916-2006) was a teacher at Congregation Beth Shalom and wife of Rabbi Jacob Kraft. In this interview Mrs. Kraft discusses her early life, her Hebrew education, being a Hebrew teacher, her marriage and family, her husband’s time…

Ethel Ferber discusses her life in Wilmington during the 1900's: her and her husband’s jewelry business, her marriage, her children and stepchildren, and her experience as a resident of the Kutz Home

N. Norman Schutzman (July 20, 1920 - March 30, 2016) was a business owner in Wilmington who served as president of Congregation Beth Shalom and Jewish Community Center, and helped establish the Melton School and endowment program for the Jewish…

Martin “Peeny” Berger was born June 1, 1920 to a family of 13 children, 9 boys and 4 girls. He served in World War II, along with three of his brothers, and was wounded. In this interview, Mr. Berger primarily discusses his early life and family.

Al Green (October 2, 1920 – September 2016) was a chemical engineer for NVF Company and a lifelong member of Temple Beth Emeth. During his lifetime, he was a volunteer in many Jewish community organizations and was president of Temple Beth Emeth from…

POW before D-Day, wartime

Program at Jewish Community Center

video recording of an oral history interview