Shimen-Ele Perchik, tailor and Brukha's father
Tsipe-Beyle-Reza, tailor's wife
Brukha / Frida
Elya Peyse, Brukha's suitor
Motele Peyse, Elya's little brother
Elya and Motele's mother
Pinya, Elya's friend
Melamed, goat owner and school teacher
Dodya, innkeeper
Baker
Metalworker
Barber
Bailiff
Rabbi
Lawman
Policeman
Elya's father
Teme-Gitl, melamed's wife