German Jews Found Refuge in Gujarat, India

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This refers to a real, little-known history: German-speaking Jewish refugees who found safety in India (including Bombay and other cities, with some connections to Gujarat) during the Nazi era.

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The Forward: “India, A Little-Known Wartime Refuge for German-Speaking Jews” • related talk: “Trauma, Privilege, and Adventure: Jewish Refugees in Iran and India” (2023 Ina Levine Annual Lecture).

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