Tsiril Horwitz of Olyka. Taken in Olyka in about 1930. She was approximately 90 years old at the time. (Photo courtesy of Toby Brief)
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Yankiev Schmeil Grinstein of Olyka. (Photo courtesy of Neil Stein)
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Shimon Grinstein
Shimon and his brother, Srul, were partners
in a lumber business in Olyka.
(Photo courtesy of Neil Stein) |
This photo was taken in the US in the 1950's. Esther was the aunt of Srul and Shimon. Sonja is Srul's 2nd wife.
(Photo courtesy of Neil Stein) |
Nachman, who died between 1920-1922, was a harness maker. A family story is that a Russian cavalry officer came into town and demanded to see the town harness maker to perform a repair. As the repair was completed, the two of them stepped outside to smoke a cigarette. The officer admired Nachman’s boots. “Jew,” he said, “give me the boots.” He took the boots and left Nachman standing barefoot in the snow.
Malka died some time after 1927.
(Photo courtesy of Doug Cohen) |
