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/ Promoting a fierce but respectful dialogue among the highly diverse youth of the Middle East Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:38:09 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: American Military Attack into Syria - Page 15 - Debate Politics Forumshttp://www.mideastyouth.com/2007/10/31/albanias-200-jews-were-saved-from-the-holocaust-by-muslims/#comment-232878 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-232878 [...] 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: scipionyxhttp://www.mideastyouth.com/2007/10/31/albanias-200-jews-were-saved-from-the-holocaust-by-muslims/#comment-118302 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-118302 Thanx to USA and JEWISH LOBBY"GRETINGS FROM KOSOVA" Thanx to USA and JEWISH LOBBY

“GRETINGS FROM KOSOVA”

]]> By: Randihttp://www.mideastyouth.com/2007/10/31/albanias-200-jews-were-saved-from-the-holocaust-by-muslims/#comment-104068 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-104068 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.orgThis 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: Danialhttp://www.mideastyouth.com/2007/10/31/albanias-200-jews-were-saved-from-the-holocaust-by-muslims/#comment-79877 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-79877 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: MyTwoCentshttp://www.mideastyouth.com/2007/10/31/albanias-200-jews-were-saved-from-the-holocaust-by-muslims/#comment-79875 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-79875 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-79859 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-79859 Very interesting Esra'a , thanks for sharing, good stuff as always:-) Very interesting Esra’a , thanks for sharing, good stuff as always:-)

]]> By: Danialhttp://www.mideastyouth.com/2007/10/31/albanias-200-jews-were-saved-from-the-holocaust-by-muslims/#comment-79857 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-79857 <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-79856 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-79856 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-79813 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-79813 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: Nadiahttp://www.mideastyouth.com/2007/10/31/albanias-200-jews-were-saved-from-the-holocaust-by-muslims/#comment-79811 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-79811 i second that "?"didn't iran also take in a bunch? i second that “?”

didn’t iran also take in a bunch?

]]> By: limpiahttp://www.mideastyouth.com/2007/10/31/albanias-200-jews-were-saved-from-the-holocaust-by-muslims/#comment-79754 limpia Wed, 31 Oct 2007 23:29:52 +0000 http://www.mideastyouth.com/2007/10/31/albanias-200-jews-were-saved-from-the-holocaust-by-muslims/#comment-79754 ? ?

]]> By: Danialhttp://www.mideastyouth.com/2007/10/31/albanias-200-jews-were-saved-from-the-holocaust-by-muslims/#comment-79748 Danial Wed, 31 Oct 2007 20:15:40 +0000 http://www.mideastyouth.com/2007/10/31/albanias-200-jews-were-saved-from-the-holocaust-by-muslims/#comment-79748 haha if you ask Serbs, they'll think this is all lies lol haha if you ask Serbs, they’ll think this is all lies lol

]]> By: Shirinhttp://www.mideastyouth.com/2007/10/31/albanias-200-jews-were-saved-from-the-holocaust-by-muslims/#comment-79739 Shirin Wed, 31 Oct 2007 17:09:04 +0000 http://www.mideastyouth.com/2007/10/31/albanias-200-jews-were-saved-from-the-holocaust-by-muslims/#comment-79739 It is really heartenig when you read pieces like this, it just exemplifies the existance of true human spirit and cooperation, if only we heard more examples like this! It is really heartenig when you read pieces like this, it just exemplifies the existance of true human spirit and cooperation, if only we heard more examples like this!

]]> By: David A.M. Wilenskyhttp://www.mideastyouth.com/2007/10/31/albanias-200-jews-were-saved-from-the-holocaust-by-muslims/#comment-79734 David A.M. Wilensky Wed, 31 Oct 2007 15:39:57 +0000 http://www.mideastyouth.com/2007/10/31/albanias-200-jews-were-saved-from-the-holocaust-by-muslims/#comment-79734 As a Jew, my favorite thing about the way contemporary Jews treat the Holocaust is the incredible work Yad Vashem does in digging up so-called "righteous gentiles." My personal favorite story is the story of the Japanese diplomat in Germany during WWII who conspired to ship Jews out of Germany by train, across Russia and on to Japan with forged Japanes visas. Yad Vashem found this guy living impoverished up a mountain in Japan a few years ago and brought him to Israel to live in a home for the elderly. As a Jew, my favorite thing about the way contemporary Jews treat the Holocaust is the incredible work Yad Vashem does in digging up so-called “righteous gentiles.” My personal favorite story is the story of the Japanese diplomat in Germany during WWII who conspired to ship Jews out of Germany by train, across Russia and on to Japan with forged Japanes visas. Yad Vashem found this guy living impoverished up a mountain in Japan a few years ago and brought him to Israel to live in a home for the elderly.

]]> By: PeacefulVanguardhttp://www.mideastyouth.com/2007/10/31/albanias-200-jews-were-saved-from-the-holocaust-by-muslims/#comment-79724 PeacefulVanguard Wed, 31 Oct 2007 13:22:51 +0000 http://www.mideastyouth.com/2007/10/31/albanias-200-jews-were-saved-from-the-holocaust-by-muslims/#comment-79724 Thanks for posting this. I think it's important for both the Jewish and Muslim communities to know that there were, in fact, Muslims who saved Jews during the Holocaust. These stories really need to be told more and more. In fact, I've written a bit about it happening in the Maghreb (North Africa).<a href="http://myrtus.typepad.com/myrtus/2007/04/wiesenthal_cent.html" rel="nofollow">Wiesenthal Center Honors One of Shoah's Righteous Arabs (Tunisia)</a> and <a href="http://myrtus.typepad.com/myrtus/2007/07/moroccan-king-n.html" rel="nofollow">Moroccan King Nominated for 'Righteous Among Nations' Title</a> Thanks for posting this. I think it’s important for both the Jewish and Muslim communities to know that there were, in fact, Muslims who saved Jews during the Holocaust. These stories really need to be told more and more. In fact, I’ve written a bit about it happening in the Maghreb (North Africa).

Wiesenthal Center Honors One of Shoah’s Righteous Arabs (Tunisia)
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Moroccan King Nominated for ‘Righteous Among Nations’ Title

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