What was eliezer's relationship with the jews

My hand tightened its grip on my father. All I could think of was not to lose him. Not to remain alone. ch 3

Yes, my mother did hear from them. Reizel is fine. So are the children … ( Elie lies to a Jewish man to make him feel better and have hope) ch 3

The inmates made fun of us: "Look at the little officer, teaching the old man to march … Hey, little general, how many rations of bread does the old man give you for this?" ch 4