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Rescue
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Jews of Scandinavia: Small Communities, Great Courage
The Jewish communities of Scandinavia have always been small — but their stories are extraordinary. From the rescue of Denmark's 7,200 Jews to Raoul Wallenberg's heroism in Budapest, Scandinavian Jewish history is a study in courage, solidarity, and survival.
Operation Entebbe: The Rescue That Stunned the World
In July 1976, Israeli commandos flew 2,500 miles to Uganda and freed over 100 hostages held by hijackers at Entebbe airport — a daring rescue that became a defining moment of Israeli national identity.
Righteous Among the Nations: The Non-Jews Who Saved Jewish Lives
Over 28,000 non-Jews have been recognized by Yad Vashem for risking their lives to save Jews during the Holocaust. Their stories — from Oskar Schindler to Irena Sendler to Chiune Sugihara — illuminate the best of humanity in its darkest hour.
Raoul Wallenberg: The Swedish Diplomat Who Saved 100,000 Jews
In 1944, a Swedish businessman was sent to Budapest on an impossible mission: save as many Hungarian Jews as he could from the Nazi death machine. Using bluff, bribery, and sheer audacity, Raoul Wallenberg rescued an estimated 100,000 people — then vanished into a Soviet prison, never to return.
Kindertransport: The Rescue of 10,000 Children
Between 1938 and 1939, Britain opened its doors to 10,000 Jewish children fleeing Nazi persecution — but not their parents. The Kindertransport saved lives and broke hearts, leaving a legacy of gratitude, grief, and survivor guilt that echoes across generations.
JDC: A Century of Global Jewish Relief and Rescue
From World War I refugee aid to rescuing Jews from Nazi Europe to rebuilding communities worldwide, the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee has been the global lifeline of the Jewish people.