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200966 minGdocumentary

Children Without a Shadow

200966 minGdocumentary

At just 4 years old, professor Shaul Harel survived the Holocaust in Belgium through the kindness of both Jews and Christians.

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Bernard Balteau

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At just 4 years old, professor Shaul Harel survived the Holocaust in Belgium through the kindness of both Jews and Christians.

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Bernard Balteaudirector

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Professor Shaul Harel recounts his experiences as a four-year-old Jewish boy during the Holocaust in Belgium. He survived due to the help of both Jews and Christians. The 66-minute documentary highlights Harel's story and the broader experiences of the Jewish community in Belgium during this dark period. It provides a personal perspective on survival and kindness amidst widespread persecution.

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