Biography Of Matilda Levin
Matilda Levin (b: Matis Levin) was born on the 18th of December 1920 in Penza, Russia. She was named Matis after her uncle who was killed in WW1 but was called Matla in Yiddish. Her English name is Matilda but was shortened to Mattie in South Africa. Her parents were Khaia Tsipe Sheftz and Zundel Levin. She had two sisters, Leah Light ( b: Leja Levin) and Becky Jacobson ( Rebecca b: Rivka Levin). She is the subject of my essay because she is my Great grandmother and I am inspired by her courage and her escape from Europe and the war, which is a significant part of my existence. Her bravery and the efforts of her family through immigration to South Africa and integration into a normal life from post WW1 and pre WW2 conditions is to be recognised.