Izak Os was married to Lea Spits. He represented the SDAP on the Zwolle city council. Even as a socialist, Izak Os did not condemn religion. He continued to go to shul, if only to socialize. His wife did not keep strictly kosher but did not allow pork or eel in her house.
Izak Os had advanced from working in food, textile and travelling sales to a businessman. His addresses attest to this improv…