Americans and the Birth of Israel by Lawrence J. Epstein

March 16, 2017 adminJudaism

By Lawrence J. Epstein

Americans and the beginning of Israel tells the dramatic tale of ways a ragtag staff of usa citizens of all religions labored, frequently in mystery and dealing with the potential of arrest and imprisonment, to ensure that after the Holocaust a shelter for Jews will be born. it's a tale that's not recognized yet merits to be. The booklet tells the tale of ways americans raised cash, amassed munitions, ships, and planes, rescued Holocaust survivors and sneaked them previous the British patrols, helped Israel organize militarily, engaged in dramatic political efforts in Washington and the United countries to safe Israeli statehood, participated in cultural actions to help the Zionist reason, and in alternative ways made a decisive distinction in permitting Israel to be born. From famous figures like Golda Meir to little-known participants, Americans and the start of Israel brings those compelling tales to mild and explores the complicated courting among the us and Israel traditionally and today.

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