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The Amazing Story Of Shmuel The Glazier
“Shmuel the Glazier was from somewhere in Poland and came to the [camp] after they’d taken his entire family. No illusions. Lasted about four weeks in Quarantine. Winter was coming on, but he was pretty sure he needn’t worry about it. He gave himself about ten days [to live]. One can usually tell, just from the signs.”
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Hanukkah in Germany, 1931
Directly across from the Posner home stood the Nazi headquarters. With the eight lights of the menorah glowing brightly in her window, Rabbi Posner’s wife, Rachel, snapped a photo of it and captured the Nazi flag in the background.
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The Tiny Torah in Space
As the Chief Rabbi of Holland died, he pressed a Torah scroll, no taller than four and a half inches, firmly into Joachim Joseph’s hand, commanding him to keep it and always tell its story.
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A Torah Service In Geobbel’s House
In every age they rise up to destroy us, but the Holy One [and the U.S. Army!] rescues us from their hands!
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An Object Of War Became Her Wedding Dress
One German parachute became a wedding dress for 17 brides in a Displaced Persons camp.