The Road from Letichev
The history and culture of a forgotten Jewish community in Eastern Europe.
by David A. Chapin and Ben Weinstock
The Road from Letichev is a new 2 volume set that celebrates 500 years of Jewish history and culture in a forgotten corner of Eastern Europe. A culmination of 9 years of careful research, it is a sweeping saga about a unique Russian Jewish community, destroyed and almost forgotten-- now faithfully brought to life in vibrant words and images.
Towns in Ukraine within the Letichev District:
Derazhnia, Letichev, Medzhibozh, Mikhalpol (Mikhampol, Mikhalovka), Staro Zakrevsky Meidan, Volkovintsy, Zinkov, Butsnevtsy (Butsni), Snitkov (Snitovka)
Additional towns in Ukraine discussed in the book:
Proskurov (Khmelnitsky), Kamenets-Podolsky, Bar, Ushitsa, Dunaevtsy, Yarmolinitsy, Zhmerinka, Vinnitsa, Kiev, Staro Konstantinov, Okupy, Felshtin (Gvardeyskoye), Litin, Gaysin, Shargorod, Satanov
About The Authors:
David Chapin traces his Letichev region roots through his maternal ancestors. A noted Jewish genealogist, he has lectured, written numerous articles, and was a featured guest on radio. He is author of The Zimmerman Family History and the Dallas Jewish Genealogical Guide. David is a geophysicist who operates an instrumentation company in Austin, Texas. He enjoys history, traveling, camping, and biking.
Ben Weinstock can trace his Letichev region roots back over 250 years on both sides of his family. Ben is a physical therapist and computer consultant. In his free time, this New York resident enjoys traveling, sketching, and staying fit.