Smooke, Zoltan, October 19, 1976, tape 2, side 2

Smooke, Zoltan, October 19, 1976, tape 2, side 2

10/19/76

Zoltan Smooke describes his strict adherence to Jewish religious practices, including his attendance at synagogue, and discusses Jewish memorial traditions. He notes that his wife keeps a kosher home and expresses his Democratic political views. He mentions a brief involvement with local politics in Homestead. He expresses pride in his American identity, noting that it is even more important than being Jewish. He describes himself as a Zionist. He reflects on the value of close-knit community relationsips and discusses his financial struggles during the Depression.

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