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Camera file from a longer 2013 session in Kloyzenburg (Cluj). A male informant, a retired academic sociologist, answers Kerler's questions about the Jews of Cluj after the war, his work in the cemetery, his decision to stay in Romania, and his studies and academic career. Near the end he recites a Purim-shpil rhyme and is asked about Purim plays. The file begins and ends mid-conversation.
The informant talks about housing allotted after the war to a Hungarian family, and about helping his father in the Jewish cemetery with graves and burials. He says he knew the cemetery well and recognised acquaintances on the gravestones. Kerler asks about the Jews who came to Kloyzenburg; the informant says there were about a thousand in Cluj until 1947 (?) and mentions Romania's later dealings with Ceaușescu and Germany over emigration, in connection with Israel.
Kerler asks whether he ever thought of leaving Romania. The informant answers with an account of conversations about leaving with friends and his children, who did not want to go. He then says something about weeping because his child is here (unclear).
Kerler asks what led him to sociology and the social sciences. The informant describes studying philosophy and working as an assistant. He recalls preparing lectures on the history of Russia, including Catherine the Great, a week ahead of the students, then specialising in sociology and writing books on political science. He reflects that after twenty years everything seemed to him like dreams.
Kerler asks whether personality plays a role in history. The informant replies from a Marxist perspective, saying personality has only a limited role and the masses count for more. He adds that today neither the masses nor personalities really exist.
Kerler asks about Purim plays that were staged and whether the informant remembers them. The informant recites a Purim-shpil rhyme about giving money to the poor. Kerler asks about a chimney sweep matchmaker character and the good Purim angel (?); the informant does not recall them. The file ends in short exchanges.