Julia “Juci” Scheiner Romania
Romania in the 1940’s
Politics in 1900’s
• In the summer 1940, there were many territorial disputes that caused Romania to lose most of the territory that was gained during WWI. This caused the popularity of Romania's government to tremendously lesson.
• The fall of Romania’s government, caused a dictatorship under Conducator Lon Antonescu to rise.
• This new ruler led the country to joining forces with the Axis Powers.
Romanian Economy• During this time, Romania's economy was in
ruins from the expenses of the war• Inflation came to a record high• Although they stuck to their Jewish bearings,
Jews we’re allowed to openly participate until they were shipped out.
• Many women worked in factories producing many goods.
(Left) An example of what their currency might have looked like
Romania Religion
• The major religion was Christian Orthodox• There was also Greek Christian Orthodox
and Jewish religions at the time. • The Jews, for the most part, were allowed
to worship freely
Romanian Housing
A typical Romanian house
Although some people lived in apartments, most lived in houses.
In most cases only one Jewish family lived in each dwelling.
Jewish families did live by each other but they also had many Hungarian and Saxon neighbors
Books• Sandor Beniczky- Wrote many romantic novels &
articles during this time period• Parents tried to guide their children into reading
educational books. • Like Juci, many went behind their parents backs
and read the romantic novels anyways.
Romania Education
• There were separate schools for Jewish children• They had Protestant and Romanian schools also• Many, like Juci, were accepted into a French
institute• At each school, they learned a different
language like French, German, and Hebrew• Some moved on from high school to go to a
Romanian University
Life In Romania During the 1900’s
• Separate schools for Jewish children• There were big balls that the community would
attend• Everyone listened to their radio whenever they
could• Many people took dance lessons to prepare for
balls and banquets• There were Jewish clubs where people would go to
play cards and chat• Many Jewish people enjoyed the movies played at
the Jewish cinema • Adults went to the café regularly to enjoy coffee
and ice cream
Juci and her siblings in 1910.
Juci and Aladar Scheiner with the Jewish community
Juci Scheiner in her beauty parlor
Juci Scheiner
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