Navigating the no-man’s land of Jewish refuge in wartime Portugal
In short: Discover the harrowing experiences of Jewish refugees fleeing antisemitic persecution and World War II. This lecture explores their struggle to escape Europe and their lives caught between a painful past and an uncertain future.
In this Alfred Wiener Holocaust Memorial Lecture, historian Marion Kaplan examines the lives of Jewish refugees in Portugal between 1940 and 1945. The presentation details their attempts to flee the devastation of war and the treatment they encountered while navigating a precarious existence in a transitional territory.
By listening to these historical voices, we gain insight into the heartbreak and perseverance of the 1940s, offering a perspective that encourages compassion for the refugee stories of the modern day.
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- Summary by Intellect · source: Lives in Limbo: Jewish Refugees in Portugal, 1940–1945
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