Mary Pinto
70, born in Israel (Safed).
Her home is in Shlomi. Evacuated to the Dan Mount Scopus Hotel, Jerusalem.
Interviewer: Nava Tal
We have jewelry that has been passed down in the family from generation to generation: gold necklaces, rings, bracelets. A piece of jewelry that my grandmother wore on her wrist is now on mine, and it is worth a great deal.
It is more than just jewelry — it is the connection to previous generations.
Even though I am alone without a husband, I am not lonely.
I have children and grandchildren whom I love. I have music, books, and my work. I am a busy and fulfilled woman, regardless of the fact that I am alone.
Thank you for my wonderful grandchildren. Family is the most important thing in the world. There is nothing more important than family. Family will always stand by you, in any situation.
First of all, may all the hostages return safely. Amen.
May there be peace in the country, may we all be united, may my mother be healthy, may my children and grandchildren succeed, may it be good for my entire family and for all the people of Israel — and finally, I also bless myself with health.
I was born in Nahariya, and since 1976 I have lived in Shlomi. On Sukkot, my son invited us for the holiday, and I came to cook kubbeh for them. From there I traveled to Har Bracha to visit my youngest daughter.
On Simchat Torah, on Shabbat, she went to the synagogue (I did not go because I was not feeling well).
Suddenly she returned from the synagogue saying there was stress, tension and rumors of war.
What do you do? I had two holiday dresses and a nightgown. I did not even have my medications. From there, I continued on to my eldest daughter in Talmon. There was an aliyah to the Torah for my grandson, and then I heard that there was an evacuation from Shlomi. I could not even return home to take my things — whatever I needed, I simply bought.
I love to cook. I love making kubbeh for everyone. I love people. I love my club, my computer, and my color printer. I even have a machine that laminates paper.
I love my corner — the space I created and built with my own hands.
When I arrived here at the hotel, I suddenly felt like I was nothing.
I am used to being active, and here there is nothing — a room, a dining hall, going out, coming back to the room, again and again.
As I said, I am a pro-active woman. I asked myself, “What can I do to keep myself busy?”
I began doing sewing repairs: hems, alterations, taking in clothes, fixing snap buttons, zippers — and in this way I also earn money.
Those who have, pay; those who do not — it is okay.
70, born in Israel (Safed).
Her home is in Shlomi. Evacuated to the Dan Mount Scopus Hotel, Jerusalem.
Interviewer: Nava Tal
87, born in Libya.
Immigrated from Morocco in 1949.
Her home is in Shlomi. Evacuated to the Dan Mount Scopus Hotel, Jerusalem.
Interviewer: Nava Tal
76, born in Tunisia.
Her home is in Shlomi. Evacuated to the Dan Mount Scopus Hotel, Jerusalem.
Interviewer: Nava Tal
69.
Immigrated to Israel from the former Soviet Union in 1990.
Her home is in Shlomi. Evacuated to the Dan Mount Scopus Hotel, Jerusalem.
Interviewer: Nava Tal
70, born in Casablanca, Morocco.
Her home is in Shlomi. Evacuated to the Dan Mount Scopus Hotel, Jerusalem.
Interviewer: Nava Tal
83, born in India.
Immigrated to Israel in 1966.
Her home is in Shlomi. Evacuated to the Dan Mount Scopus Hotel, Jerusalem.
Interviewer: Nava Tal
69, born in Morocco.
Her home is in Shlomi. Evacuated to the Dan Mount Scopus Hotel, Jerusalem.
Interviewer: Nava Tal
Age: 84
Born: Iran
Immigrated to Israel: 1951
Home: Kiryat Shmona
Evacuated to: An apartment in Migdal
Interviewer: Bracha Tor
Interview location: Oncology Day Clinic, Ziv Medical Center
90, born in Yemen.
Her home is in Shlomi. Evacuated to the Dan Mount Scopus Hotel, Jerusalem.
Interviewer: Nava Tal
69, born in Israel (Tiberias).
Her home is in Shlomi. Evacuated to the Dan Mount Scopus Hotel.
Interviewer: Nava Tal
