Brilovich (Brilowitsch)Mendel Moiseyevich (19.06.1931, Krustpils) — footwear cutter.

Mendel Brilovich was the son of Moisei Brilovich (1903, Jēkabpils – 1942, Uzbek SSR) and Riva Brilovich (1906, Rēzekne – 1959, Riga). In 1934, he moved to Riga with his parents and sisters, Chaya-Feiga Brilovich (1928, Jēkabpils – 1939, Riga), Berta Meilakh (née Brilovich) (1935, Jēkabpils), and Reyzele Belyaeva (née Brilovich) (1939, Jēkabpils). In 1941, was evacuated to the Uzbek SSR, and in 1945, returned to Riga. Completed seven grades of primary school. From 1945 to 1964, worked as a footwear cutter at the “Rekords” Factory, the “Sacensība” Artel, the “1 May” Factory, and the “Sarkana Zvaigzne” Plant. In 1964–65, worked as a milling-machine operator at the “Sarkana Zvaigzne” Plant. In 1965–67, worked again as a footwear cutter at the “1 May” Production Association. From 1967, became a pensioner and a second-degree labour invalid due to a work injury. In 1969–71, was a worker at the antenna workshop of the Latvian Directorate of the Receiving Television Network. From 1971, worked as a cash register mechanic at the Riga Bus Depot.

In his marriage to Zissa Brilovich (née Toder) (1934, Kārsava), sons were born: Avraham Brilovich (1951, Riga) and Moisei Brilovich (1953, Riga). In 1971, Mendel Brilovich received permission to emigrate to Israel at the invitation of his cousin, Liba Blinova (1909, Rezekne District). In 1972, he lived in Tel Aviv and worked as a mechanic at a shoe company.

A. Norman

Zissa Brilovich (née Toder) (1934, Kārsava) — wife
Avraham Brilovich (1951, Riga) — son
Moisei Brilovich (1953, Riga) — son
Moisei Brilovich (1903, Jēkabpils – 1942, Uzbek SSR) — father
Riva Brilovich (1906, Rēzekne – 1959, Riga) — mother
Chaya-Feiga Brilovich (1928, Jēkabpils – 1939, Riga) — sister
Berta Meilakh (née Brilovich) (1935, Jēkabpils) — sister
Reyzele Belyaeva (née Brilovich) (1939, Jēkabpils) — sister
Liba Blinova (1909, Rezekne District) — cousin