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Above is a market in the Krakow Shtetl. This shows the bustling economic life in the shtetls and the Jewish society that had formed in them. They were no different than the outside world.

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Pictured above is a synagogue in Bratislava, Slovakia. It shows how synagogues were not only a place of worship but a beautiful piece of art as well. It's a spectacle that shows the values of the city.

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Pictured above is a family with children inside a Polish or Russian Shtetl. This village would have been similar to the Hungarian Shetl were Wiesel lived in the early parts of the book. While cramped and uncleanly there appears to be a sense of togetherness between families.

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Pictured above is a Jewish orchestra from Lithuania. This orchestra specifically was filled with string instruments. The four musicians Elie met in Auschwitz likely participated in a similar orchestra.

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Pictured above is the Samuel Eckstein, a Jewish-owned shop in Slovakia. In this first section of Night, Elie describes the Shtetl where he lived and how they owned a shop that was likely similar to Samuel Eckstein's.

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Jewish Families were a tight-knit community that filled across generations. Similarly, although Elie didn't recognize his uncle in the camp, there was a clear familial bond that had given his uncle hope since his separation from his wife. As seen in the photo above, the extensive family also appears to be joyous and happy, which was uncommon for posed photos.

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Pictured above is a clear image of Jewish culture seen through Dance. The image above is likely an example of a dance called The Horah, which originated in the 1920s (Wikipedia). In the current day, this dance often appears at weddings, but it began as a Jewish folk dance in Eastern Europe. (Youtube)

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Pictured Above is the Essen Synagogue in Essen, Germany, one of the largest synagogues in the country. The Jewish community in Essen began to grow in the mid-19th century with the formal appointment of a Rabbi, Salomon Samuel, in 1894. The community grew to around 4,500 Jews by 1934. Although there was some damage during the Night of the Broken Glass, it remains one of the best-preserved synagogues in Germany. (Wikipedia)

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The tools pictured above are likely the tools of a shoemaker or cobbler. A common job and necessary job in European society as a whole and one that is not separated by race and ethnicity.

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This pictures how simple Jewish life was pre-holocaust. Even though they had cars at the time, bikes were still a common mode of transportation

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Pictured above are two brothers posing at a studio. By their clothing they appear to be wealthy as well as the fact they were able to purchase a photography session. They also appear to be holding skis, typically an activity of the wealthy, and living a normal life.

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This picture has a natural sense that portrays an important action of music in Jewish society. You can see the focus of the musician on the left while there's also a clear movement to accompany his music. He's enjoying his art and not overly intense. Portraying the value of enjoyment in your craft.

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Pictured here is a family portrait of a wealthy family.  They appear to be wealthy because of the way they are canoeing leisurely with a rower for them, and they are definitely dressed like the upper class would dress.  Recreational rowing was an activity reserved for the upper class at the time.

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Pictured above is the oboe of Kurt Michaelis, a musician with the Jewish Cultural Society a group of musicians in Berlin. Similarly to Louis, the Dutch violinist Elie Weisel met in Auschwitz, Kurt Michaelis was likely part of a larger classical orchestra.

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Pictured above appears to be a typical worship at a synagogue. The rows are packed tightly and there isn't a singular empty seat. This portrays how truly important religion was as the Jewish held on to their beliefs as an important identifier.

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In this photo, there are cast members of a play that is about to happen, or perhaps, already finished.  This shows how rich Jewish culture was, even in the theater.  It was a common activity in pre-holocaust Jewish culture to go to the theater.  During the Purim holiday in Shtetls, people staged scenes from the bible.  (theatre | Virtual Shtetl (sztetl.org.pl))