Jews in Albania

By Yael Weinstock Mashbaum Introduction In our last newsletter we addressed Jews from the southeastern European.

The Forgotten Stories of Muslims Who Saved Jewish People During the Holocaust

Even in the darkest times, there are heroes—though sometimes they may be the people we least expect.

Exhibit tells of Albanian Holocaust rescuers

The Federation, Jewish Communities of Western Connecticut, is playing host to the exhibit, called “BESA-A Code of Honor-Muslim Albanians Who Rescued Jews During the Holocaust.