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Vilna

This was one of the oldest Jewish establishments in Eastern Europe.

The Cattle Car

This was how Jewish families were transported.

The Gypsum Mine

For many exiles, this was their first work assignment.

Esther's Grandfather's garden

This place was the center of the family's home and epitomized happiness.

Siberia

This was where many Jews were exiled.

Rubtsovsk

This was the village where forty exiles were left to live.

Baracholka

This was a village where goods were bartered for including a glass vial of sunflower seeds.

Lodz

This was where a family returned after the war was over since they could not return to their former home village.

Sapogy

These were black, expensive, and well-made boots.

Fufaika

This was a green padded jacket.

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