“Simanim’s Story is an amazing story. I was referred to the Simanim Institute after I did not have enough documents to prove my Jewishness. My mother and grandmother had Russian records, although I knew they were Jewish, they just registered that way because of the father who was Russian, and in Russia it is better to register as Russian and…
“I was born in the middle of the war in February 1943 in Switzani (then Poland, near Vilnius). I grew up in a Catholic family in Poland, they loved me very much. Since I was a little kid, I felt I was adopted by them but had no knowledge of it. Growing up, I studied to become a teacher, and…
“It was a long journey but with the help of Simanim I was able to prove that I’m a Jew and get married to MATANYA, my future husband in a traditional and religious wedding!”
“now, with the proof that I’m truly one of the chosen people, the Jews, I can continue with my life with no second thoughts. Israel Is my country and these are my people. Finally I belong”.
“Ever since I came to Israel, I was asked about the proof of my Judaism – which I don’t have, aside of my stories about my family who lived abroad, in RUSSIA. With Simanim, I Got a final answer which was accepted by all Religious authorities in Israel”.