Testimony of Itzaack Diamant, born in Iasi, Romania, 1925, regarding his experiences in Iasi
From a traditional family; his father owns a shop; attends school.
Rise of Antonescu to power, 1940; increase in antisemitism including expulsion from school and closure of the shop; German occupation; pogrom, 1941; in hiding in a warehouse and later with a neighbor; deportation of his father and his death; liberation.
Completion of his studies; death of his mother, 1961; aliya to Israel, 1962; life in Israel including marriage, 1964.
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4028307
First Name
Itzaack
Jsac
Yitzkhak
Last Name
Diamant
Date of Birth
27/08/1925
Place of Birth
Iasi, Romania
Type of material
Testimony
Language
Hebrew
Record Group
O.3 - Testimonies Department of the Yad Vashem Archives