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Joshowitz Journies

Joshowitz Journies

laradiamond

Jozef and Esther Rutner Joshowitz's Family Story

3/25/1882 – 1960
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Motives for mercy — the consuls of Toulouse

Motives for mercy — the consuls of Toulouse

Dan Ruby

In July 1940, consular officials from three nations conspired to open an escape route for Jews out of occupied France. Why did they do it?

May 1940 – July 1940
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