Comments on: Albania's 200 Jews were saved from the Holocaust by Muslims http://www.mideastyouth.com/2007/10/31/albanias-200-jews-were-saved-from-the-holocaust-by-muslims/ Thinking Ahead Sun, 12 Feb 2012 14:19:11 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: American Military Attack into Syria - Page 15 - Debate Politics Forums http://www.mideastyouth.com/2007/10/31/albanias-200-jews-were-saved-from-the-holocaust-by-muslims/#comment-14480 American Military Attack into Syria - Page 15 - Debate Politics Forums Wed, 29 Oct 2008 17:44:25 +0000 http://www.mideastyouth.com/2007/10/31/albanias-200-jews-were-saved-from-the-holocaust-by-muslims/#comment-14480 [...] American Military Attack into Syria Albania’s 200 Jews were saved from the Holocaust by Muslims - Mideast Youth - Thinking Ahead Jewish memorial to honor Albanians who saved Jews in World War II, Jerusalem Post, October 29, [...] [...] American Military Attack into Syria Albania’s 200 Jews were saved from the Holocaust by Muslims – Mideast Youth – Thinking Ahead Jewish memorial to honor Albanians who saved Jews in World War II, Jerusalem Post, October 29, [...]

]]> By: scipionyx http://www.mideastyouth.com/2007/10/31/albanias-200-jews-were-saved-from-the-holocaust-by-muslims/#comment-14479 scipionyx Sat, 23 Feb 2008 08:41:51 +0000 http://www.mideastyouth.com/2007/10/31/albanias-200-jews-were-saved-from-the-holocaust-by-muslims/#comment-14479 Thanx to USA and JEWISH LOBBY "GRETINGS FROM KOSOVA" Thanx to USA and JEWISH LOBBY

“GRETINGS FROM KOSOVA”

]]> By: Randi http://www.mideastyouth.com/2007/10/31/albanias-200-jews-were-saved-from-the-holocaust-by-muslims/#comment-14478 Randi Sun, 13 Jan 2008 06:35:27 +0000 http://www.mideastyouth.com/2007/10/31/albanias-200-jews-were-saved-from-the-holocaust-by-muslims/#comment-14478 I was privileged to be at the exhibition in Israel at Yad Vashem and spent the week prior with Norman Gershman, the photographer and inspiration for this entire project which is coordinated under the auspices of The Eye Contact Foundation ( http://www.eyecontactfoundation.com ). During that time, I was able to meet and spend time with people from Kosovo and Albania as well as North America and Israel, who have played significant roles from a historical perspective and a current basis. These experiences as well as the exhibition, were positively inspirational. January 29th is the opening of a one month exhibition at the United Nations of the travelling exhibition from Yad Vashem, the Holocaust Memorial and then a greatly expanded exhibition of double the photos at Hebrew Union College, which include others who practice the concept of Besa-their code of honor. That exhibition will be open from February 28th and run for approximately 6 months before it too becomes a travelling exhibition. Be the end of 2008, the book of many of the stories and photographs will be published and early 2009 should see the full length documentary released. If you are interested in this extraordinary exhibition, and the stories behind these remarkable photographs, be sure to check back regularly to www.eyecontactfoundation.org This is a totally non political organization. Its purpose is to bring more of the stories and testimony corroboration to happen as soon as possible, and also to encourage new photographers who are committed to look for the goodness in all they see. I was privileged to be at the exhibition in Israel at Yad Vashem and spent the week prior with Norman Gershman, the photographer and inspiration for this entire project which is coordinated under the auspices of The Eye Contact Foundation
( http://www.eyecontactfoundation.com ). During that time, I was able to meet and spend time with people from Kosovo and Albania as well as North America and Israel, who have played significant roles from a historical perspective and a current basis. These experiences as well as the exhibition, were positively inspirational.

January 29th is the opening of a one month exhibition at the United Nations of the travelling exhibition from Yad Vashem, the Holocaust Memorial and then a greatly expanded exhibition of double the photos at Hebrew Union College, which include others who practice the concept of Besa-their code of honor. That exhibition will be open from February 28th and run for approximately 6 months before it too becomes a travelling exhibition.

Be the end of 2008, the book of many of the stories and photographs will be published and early 2009 should see the full length documentary released.

If you are interested in this extraordinary exhibition, and the stories behind these remarkable photographs, be sure to check back regularly to http://www.eyecontactfoundation.org

This is a totally non political organization. Its purpose is to bring more of the stories and testimony corroboration to happen as soon as possible, and also to encourage new photographers who are committed to look for the goodness in all they see.

]]> By: Danial http://www.mideastyouth.com/2007/10/31/albanias-200-jews-were-saved-from-the-holocaust-by-muslims/#comment-14477 Danial Thu, 01 Nov 2007 20:31:45 +0000 http://www.mideastyouth.com/2007/10/31/albanias-200-jews-were-saved-from-the-holocaust-by-muslims/#comment-14477 Ulkummen was declared a "Righteous Gentile" in 1990, making him the first non-Christian to be bestowed with such an award. Not sure about the other two, but wouldn't be surprised if it's the case. Ulkummen was declared a “Righteous Gentile” in 1990, making him the first non-Christian to be bestowed with such an award.

Not sure about the other two, but wouldn’t be surprised if it’s the case.

]]> By: MyTwoCents http://www.mideastyouth.com/2007/10/31/albanias-200-jews-were-saved-from-the-holocaust-by-muslims/#comment-14476 MyTwoCents Thu, 01 Nov 2007 20:28:34 +0000 http://www.mideastyouth.com/2007/10/31/albanias-200-jews-were-saved-from-the-holocaust-by-muslims/#comment-14476 Ulkumen paid for it, too: the Nazis bombed his house giving his wife injuries that eventually proved fatal. I think all three have received awards from Israel? Ulkumen paid for it, too: the Nazis bombed his house giving his wife injuries that eventually proved fatal. I think all three have received awards from Israel?

]]> By: Blue! http://www.mideastyouth.com/2007/10/31/albanias-200-jews-were-saved-from-the-holocaust-by-muslims/#comment-14475 Blue! Thu, 01 Nov 2007 18:14:44 +0000 http://www.mideastyouth.com/2007/10/31/albanias-200-jews-were-saved-from-the-holocaust-by-muslims/#comment-14475 Very interesting Esra'a , thanks for sharing, good stuff as always:-) Very interesting Esra’a , thanks for sharing, good stuff as always:-)

]]> By: Danial http://www.mideastyouth.com/2007/10/31/albanias-200-jews-were-saved-from-the-holocaust-by-muslims/#comment-14474 Danial Thu, 01 Nov 2007 17:24:40 +0000 http://www.mideastyouth.com/2007/10/31/albanias-200-jews-were-saved-from-the-holocaust-by-muslims/#comment-14474 <blockquote>didn’t iran also take in a bunch?</blockquote> The Pahlavi Dynasty were buddy-buddies with the Third Reich, so don't count on it. Turkey, however, did, and three Turkish diplomats did a lot to save Jews during WW2: Selahatin Ulkummen, Necdet Kent, and Namik Kemal Yolga.

didn’t iran also take in a bunch?

The Pahlavi Dynasty were buddy-buddies with the Third Reich, so don’t count on it.

Turkey, however, did, and three Turkish diplomats did a lot to save Jews during WW2: Selahatin Ulkummen, Necdet Kent, and Namik Kemal Yolga.

]]> By: Nissim Dahan (Israel/USA) http://www.mideastyouth.com/2007/10/31/albanias-200-jews-were-saved-from-the-holocaust-by-muslims/#comment-14473 Nissim Dahan (Israel/USA) Thu, 01 Nov 2007 17:13:00 +0000 http://www.mideastyouth.com/2007/10/31/albanias-200-jews-were-saved-from-the-holocaust-by-muslims/#comment-14473 If you look at scripture, it is ridiculous how we use religion to justify killing one another, in God's name no less. I say, let God speak for Himself. Both Jews and Muslims believe in the idea that: "If you save a life; it's as if you saved the whole world." It's time to start believing in what makes sense, and to let go of what doesn't. If you look at scripture, it is ridiculous how we use religion to justify killing one another, in God’s name no less. I say, let God speak for Himself. Both Jews and Muslims believe in the idea that: “If you save a life; it’s as if you saved the whole world.” It’s time to start believing in what makes sense, and to let go of what doesn’t.

]]> By: Dawoud (Bahrain/Japan) http://www.mideastyouth.com/2007/10/31/albanias-200-jews-were-saved-from-the-holocaust-by-muslims/#comment-14472 Dawoud (Bahrain/Japan) Thu, 01 Nov 2007 11:51:00 +0000 http://www.mideastyouth.com/2007/10/31/albanias-200-jews-were-saved-from-the-holocaust-by-muslims/#comment-14472 I'll throw another spin on this regarding Japan. Japan provided asylum status for Muslims escaping from Russia during and after the Bolsheviek Revolution. These people were Tatars, Turkoman, Persians, Azeris and some others. Japan was and still claims Buddhism/Shintoism as its national religions. The immigrants from Russia formed the first Muslim community in Japan. I do not recall the number of people who escaped to Japan or how many actually stayed on rather than emigrating on to another country. It is interesting, nonetheless. I am certain that some did intermarry with Japanese, and as is required by Japanese law, one must take a Japanese family name, so it would be interesting to get more info on this. Anyway, thanks for the creative catalyst regarding the Jews saved by Muslms during the Holocaust. I’ll throw another spin on this regarding Japan. Japan provided asylum status for Muslims escaping from Russia during and after the Bolsheviek Revolution. These people were Tatars, Turkoman, Persians, Azeris and some others. Japan was and still claims Buddhism/Shintoism as its national religions. The immigrants from Russia formed the first Muslim community in Japan. I do not recall the number of people who escaped to Japan or how many actually stayed on rather than emigrating on to another country. It is interesting, nonetheless. I am certain that some did intermarry with Japanese, and as is required by Japanese law, one must take a Japanese family name, so it would be interesting to get more info on this. Anyway, thanks for the creative catalyst regarding the Jews saved by Muslms during the Holocaust.

]]> By: Nadia http://www.mideastyouth.com/2007/10/31/albanias-200-jews-were-saved-from-the-holocaust-by-muslims/#comment-14471 Nadia Thu, 01 Nov 2007 11:44:31 +0000 http://www.mideastyouth.com/2007/10/31/albanias-200-jews-were-saved-from-the-holocaust-by-muslims/#comment-14471 i second that "?" didn't iran also take in a bunch? i second that “?”

didn’t iran also take in a bunch?

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