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Hour of Need: The Daring Escape of the Danish Jews During World War II

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 @ 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm EST

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When Nazis moved to round up Danish Jews in a surprise raid in 1943, families were forced to make life-and-death decisions to save their lives. Overnight, they became refugees at the mercy of strangers organizing their escape. Hour of Need is a tribute to these strangers – ordinary citizens who defied the Nazi regime – and how their heroic actions saved Danish Jews.

Developed in partnership with Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center, Hour of Need shares the true story of how the people of an occupied nation risked their lives to evacuate their Jewish countrymen.

Presenter:

Amanda Friedman
Associate Director of Education
Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center


Description:

This event focuses on the heroic actions of Danish citizens who saved Jewish lives during Nazi occupation in 1943. The program is based on the book Hour of Need by Ralph Shayne, illustrated by Tatiana Goldberg. It highlights how ordinary people defied the Nazi regime, risking their lives to protect their Jewish neighbors.


Features:

  • Quote from Ronald Leopold, Executive Director, The Anne Frank House:

“By saving almost the entire Jewish community under Nazi-occupation, Denmark serves as an example of how to protect our humanity. This book shows that ‘Never again’ is more than a deep-felt wish, it is a matter of choice.”

  • Resources will be provided to participants.

Contact Information:

Linda Medvin: [email protected]
Ellen Sax: [email protected]
Website: www.fau.edu/pjhr/chhre

Details

Date:
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Time:
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm EST
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