A faithful traditionalist who marries Gitl after her divorce from Jake. He accompanies Gitl and their son down the street by the film's conclusion, representing stability and tradition amidst assimilation.
Gitl marries Bernstein, finding a stable and respectful partnership after her divorce.
Bernstein replaces Jake as Gitl's partner, symbolizing a shift from Jake's assimilation to Bernstein's tradition.
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