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The Jews of Suriname
The Republic of Suriname – formerly known as Dutch Guiana – is a tropical country situated on the northern coast of South America, just above Brazil. Suriname is the smallest sovereign state in South America, it is considered a Caribbean …
The Jewish Brigade in World War II
During World War II when the news of the Jewish destruction in Europe reached Palestine, the young Jews of Israel felt that they must
Art Therapy and Holocaust Trauma
Art therapy is a form of expressive therapy that uses the creative process of making art to improve a person’s physical, mental, and emotional
The Unknown Zionists of the Early Nineteenth Century
According to most Israeli textbooks the first Aliyah to Palestine began in 1881 with the Secular Zionists who came from Russia and Eastern Europe
Passover – Breaking News!
Passover (Pesach in Hebrew) is known as the "holiday of freedom," commemorating the Jewish Exodus from Egypt following 210 years of slavery. Passover is
[VIDEO] Hero from Soviet Union Speaking about his Life Story
A Heroic Story Of Faith, Courage and Survival Yosef Mendelevich's memoir Unbroken Spirit, tells of his life and struggle as a refusenik in the
The Kindertransport
On 15 November 1938, 5 days after the devastation of Kristallnacht the Night of Broken Glass, in Germany and Austria, a delegation of British
Jewish Uprising in the Warsaw Ghetto
This film clip is a reenactment of the Jewish uprising in the Warsaw Ghetto. For a detailed account of these brave Jews and their
Cool Facts about Israel
These are just a few cool facts about Israel. To learn more facts about Israel and the Jews throughout history check out Jack Cooper's
The Jews in Hungary – A Personal Story
Do you feel your heritage makes you a unique person? How much of an impact do your ancestors have on your life? Andrew Sanders
