Community Reactions and Events in Sighet

The transcript narrates the story of Moshe the Beadle and Eliezer in Sighet, a town in Transylvania. Moshe, a poor and humble man, becomes a spiritual guide for Eliezer. Despite Moshe's warnings about the impending danger from the Nazis, the Jewish community remains in denial. As the German occupation begins, restrictions tighten, leading to the formation of ghettos and eventual deportation. The narrative captures the transition from a normal life to the harsh realities of the Holocaust, highlighting themes of faith, denial, and survival.

What was Moshe the Beadle's role in the community of Sighet?

• A local politician

• A jack-of-all-trades in a House of Prayer

• A wealthy merchant

• A school teacher

Why did the narrator's father discourage him from studying Kabbalah?

• He did not believe in Kabbalah

• He believed the narrator was too young

• He thought it was too dangerous

• He wanted the narrator to focus on business

What did Moshe the Beadle emphasize about questions and answers?

• Answers are more important than questions

• Only God can ask questions

• Questions possess a power that is lost in the answer

• Questions should be avoided

How did Moshe the Beadle escape after being deported?

• He bribed the guards

• He was miraculously wounded and left for dead

• He escaped through a tunnel

• He disguised himself as a German soldier

What was the community's reaction to Moshe's warnings upon his return?

• They believed him immediately

• They ignored and disbelieved him

• They reported him to the authorities

• They helped him spread the word

What was the initial impression of the German soldiers in Sighet?

• They were cruel and harsh

• They were polite and distant

• They were friendly and helpful

• They were indifferent and lazy

What was the first edict imposed on the Jews of Sighet by the Germans?

• They were forbidden to attend synagogue

• They had to hand over all valuables

• They were prohibited from leaving their residences for three days

• They had to wear the yellow star

How did the Jews of Sighet initially react to being moved into ghettos?

• They immediately tried to escape

• They were filled with fear and panic

• They protested and resisted

• They felt a sense of relief and safety

What did the narrator's father do when the family was ordered to leave their home?

• He tried to bribe the police

• He sought help from non-Jewish friends

• He buried their savings in the cellar

• He attempted to hide the family

What was the final destination for the Jews of Sighet as they were deported?

• A concentration camp

• A safe haven in Palestine

• A work camp in Hungary

• A nearby town