Motivated by selfless aspirations and curiosity, Dr. Jaime Segal and Dr. Abraham Sterental both sought a deeper knowledge of their common roots.
This research into the history, culture, and personal stories of the town their collective families came from - Noveselitz - led to the co-authorship of their book "Noveselitz; A Town, A History." They dedicate it to all those who lived there, and to the many more descendants of Noveselitzer, as a way to provide access to the information for future generations to have a better grasp of where they came from and how this small town, and the people in it, has left a lasting imprint in time.
“I dedicate this modest publication to the many Noveselitzers scattered around the world, most of whom have made a significantscontribution to the development of the kehilot in the countries wheresthey settled.”
“ the Diaspora, many of them became successful merchants, others became professionals, spreading throughout a large part of the Western world, causing admiration by how, being such a small town, with a Jewish population of six- or seven-thousand, it gave the impression that its population had been much larger.”
“The idea has been to transmit all that we know about Noveselitz to our children, grandchildren, friends and future generations, in a simple and instructive way, placing emphasis on the history of how this town was formed, its map location, and the Holocaust suffered at the hands of the Romanian people.”