The Greek Holocaust with Dr Leon Saltiel
Episode description
The city of Thessaloniki may be known as one of Greece's most scenic, waterfront cities, but go back to WWII, and it played stage to the deportation of thousands of local Greek Jews to places like Auschwitz, where the majority would ultimately lose their lives. Author, historian, Director of Diplomacy, Representative at UN Geneva and UNESCO, and Coordinator on Countering Antisemitism for the World Jewish Congress. Dr Leon Saltiel joins Ouzo Talk to tell the all-important story in a revealing and insightful episode. From heavy moments of despair, to rare glimmers of hope and heroism, this is an insight into what was once a thriving Jewish community in Greece and Thessaloniki during the world's greatest conflict.
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