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Josephine Datz - Immigrant Stories

Josephine (Jo) Datz was born into a Jewish family in Johannesburg, South Africa, and grew up during the nation's harsh Apartheid period. She discusses the nature of that system, and South African history and culture extensively. In 1989 she married Rabbi Michael Datz, who was working in South Africa on a sabbatical at the time. Following their marriage, they lived in Curacao for a short period, then moved to the United States. Rabi Datz accepted a call to Temple B'rith Sholom, a Reformed congregation in Springfield, Illinois. Datz concludes with her thoughts about becoming an American, and about the current situation in Israel.

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Authoritarian Society

Abstract

Interview Session 01 (Audio)

Family background & growing up in S. Africa

Interview Session 02 (Audio)

Marriage & immigration to America

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Caption
Sylvia Gon (nee Barnett), Josephine’s mother, on her wedding day on November 17, 1957. The wedding was in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Where:
Johannesburg, South Africa

When:
November 17, 1957

Ownership:
Narrator’s photo



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