Mary Antin

In the evening of the first day my father conducted us to the public baths.

In the evening of the first day my father conducted us to the public baths.

As we moved along in a little procession, I was delighted with the illumination of the streets. So many lamps, read more

As we moved along in a little procession, I was delighted with the illumination of the streets. So many lamps, and they burned until morning, my father said, and so people did not need to carry lanterns.

First, you had to have a tutor at home, who prepared you and talked all the time about the examination read more

First, you had to have a tutor at home, who prepared you and talked all the time about the examination you would have to pass, till you were scared.

On a royal birthday every house must fly a flag, or the owner would be dragged to a police station read more

On a royal birthday every house must fly a flag, or the owner would be dragged to a police station and be fined twenty-five rubles.

One positive command he gave us: You shall love and honor your emperor. In every congregation a prayer must be read more

One positive command he gave us: You shall love and honor your emperor. In every congregation a prayer must be said for the czar's health, or the chief of police would close the synagogue.