Revekka Mexina and her husband Alexandr Nepomniaschy
My husband and I at our diamond wedding - 60th anniversary - at the civil Registration Palace.
We have never considered emigration. Our only son is here. Of course, if he wanted to go to Israel we would follow him, but he doesn't want to go. He can visit us at least once a year. While we were young, when we worked and were busy we didn't feel any loneliness. We didn't have time to think about it. We never gave up hope that we would be together one day. I can't say what is going to happen further on. Parents need to be where their children are.
In the recent ten years the Jewish life in Chernovtsy has restored. Regretfully, I haven't left the house in the recent few years - I can't walk. My husband is my only contact with the outer world. We have been together for 64 years. In 1998 we had a diamond wedding anniversary and a festive celebration at the Municipal Registry Palace
In the recent ten years the Jewish life in Chernovtsy has restored. Regretfully, I haven't left the house in the recent few years - I can't walk. My husband is my only contact with the outer world. We have been together for 64 years. In 1998 we had a diamond wedding anniversary and a festive celebration at the Municipal Registry Palace. My husband attends the events arranged by Chesed and the Jewish Charity Committee and tells me about them. He attends lectures in history of the Jewish people and we discuss them when he comes home. I have a need in this information. Since I retired I began to fast at Yom-Kipur. I don't always strictly observe it but my mother said that an ill person could afford to eat something extra - it is only good for his or her health. We receive and read Jewish newspapers and magazines. Chesed sends a nurse to help us. Volunteers visit us. We enjoy care and attention. I would like to wish all Jews in whatever country they live happiness and peace.