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The Miraculous Rescue of the Jews of Zakynthos

Local leaders and residents of this Greek island risked their lives to defy the Nazi occupying authorities during the Holocaust. Their heroic efforts saved the lives of the entire Jewish community.

Hillel Kuttler | 30.04.24

Out of the Vault: Incredible Torah Scrolls Revealed

Check out these clips featuring four of the most stunning and interesting Torah scrolls from the National Library of Israel collection

The National Library of Israel | 31.05.22

Resurrecting One of the World’s Oldest Jewish Communities

After decades in ruins, Nikos Stavroulakis set out to revitalize Jewish life on the Greek island of Crete

Alexandra Ariotti | 11.08.21

Torah, Raki and Yogurt: Shavuot on the Aegean Sea

A nostalgic celebration with the Jews of Saloniki

Zack Rothbart | 26.05.20

How a 500 Year-Old Torah Scroll Was Saved from the Nazi Conquest of Rhodes

The scroll was hidden away from the German occupiers in an unlikely location…

The National Library of Israel | 18.11.19

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