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After the fifth grade of elementary school I got into the second grade of middle school with a special exam. It was only after fifth grade because I wasn’t sure that I could go because middle school cost money. My little brother went to middle school after fourth grade.
There were very few Jewish boys in each class because most parents didn’t want their kids to go to middle school. But my parents wanted me to have a certain type of education. My siblings also went to school, my cousins too, everybody went. I’m telling you, we were among the enlightened even though we were religious. On Saturday the Jewish boys didn’t have to go to school. They got permission.
We didn’t use the kipa in school. I think it was a requirement to have your head uncovered. Our parents also took their hats off in offices.
There were very few Jewish boys in each class because most parents didn’t want their kids to go to middle school. But my parents wanted me to have a certain type of education. My siblings also went to school, my cousins too, everybody went. I’m telling you, we were among the enlightened even though we were religious. On Saturday the Jewish boys didn’t have to go to school. They got permission.
We didn’t use the kipa in school. I think it was a requirement to have your head uncovered. Our parents also took their hats off in offices.
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Location
Kiskoros
Hungary
Interview
Jozsef Faludi