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The documentary presents the story of the transfer agreements signed in August 1933 between the leaders of the Zionist Organization and Nazi Germany. This agreement allowed approximately 60,000 Jews, who possessed significant property, to emigrate to the Land of Israel. The film raises ethical questions about the implications of making a deal with a regime responsible for atrocities.
By revealing this previously silenced history, the film invites viewers to consider the moral dilemmas faced by those involved in the agreements. It examines the context of the agreements during World War II and the impact on Jewish emigration, providing a critical look at the intersection of politics and survival during a dark period in history.
Why Watch
- •Find out about the 1933 transfer agreements with Nazi Germany.
- •See how 60,000 Jews emigrated to the Land of Israel.
- •Meet the leaders of the Zionist Organization involved in the agreements.
Did You Know
•The transfer agreements were signed in August 1933.
•About 60,000 Jews were allowed to emigrate to the Land of Israel under the agreements.
•The story remained silenced for 91 years before this documentary.
Perfect For
Jewish historyWorld War II studiesZionist Organization