1. How does Elie describe Moishe the Beadle?

Elie describes Moshe the Beadle as a sensitive, religious man, who is well-liked and treated kindly by the citizens of Sighet. He is also portrayed as being shy and innocent, and he becomes close friends with Elie at the beginning of the story. Moshe becomes Elie's tutor and teaches him the secrets of Jewish mysticism.