Intelligence Squared Journeys to Freedom After the Holocaust, with Rosie Whitehouse and Edward Lucas
Sep 11, 2020
Rosie Whitehouse, author of "The People on the Beach," and Edward Lucas, Times columnist, explore the forgotten journeys of Holocaust survivors in 1946. They discuss the dramatic escape of over 1,000 Jewish refugees boarding a secret ship to Palestine, raising awareness of their resilience. The conversation highlights the emotional battles faced by survivors in displaced persons camps and the complexities of identity and memory in post-Holocaust Europe. With gripping personal narratives, they emphasize the need to honor these overlooked stories and their lasting impact.
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Secret Voyage to Palestine
- In 1946, 1,300 Holocaust survivors secretly boarded a ship in Italy.
- They sailed to Palestine, defying the British blockade.
Overlooked History
- The period between the Holocaust and Israel's founding is often overlooked historically.
- Rosie Whitehouse discovered this story accidentally while researching a guidebook.
Grim Post-War Reality
- Post-war conditions for Holocaust survivors were grim, lacking organized support.
- Jews were often housed with former persecutors, facing hostility upon returning home.
