In 1944, Moris Albahari used Ladino to communicate with a Spanish-speaking US pilot, leading to his escape from Nazi persecution in Yugoslavia.
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In 1944, Moris Albahari used Ladino to communicate with a Spanish-speaking US pilot, leading to his escape from Nazi persecution in Yugoslavia.
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Moris Albahari, a Sephardic Jew from Sarajevo, faced the horrors of the Holocaust in 1944. Born in 1930, he spoke Ladino, his mother tongue, which became crucial for his survival. After escaping from a train bound for Nazi death camps, Moris communicated with an Italian Colonel who helped him find refuge with Partizan forces. Later, he spoke Ladino to a Spanish-speaking US pilot, guiding him and his colleagues to safety at a Partizan airport.
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Why Watch
- Meet Moris Albahari, a Holocaust survivor.
- Find out how language saved lives during WWII.
- See the role of Ladino in Moris's escape.
Did You Know
- Moris Albahari was born in 1930 in Sarajevo.
- He spoke Ladino to escape a train headed for Nazi death camps.
- In 1944, he communicated in Ladino with a Spanish-speaking US pilot.
- The film has a duration of 53 minutes.
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Who is Moris Albahari?
Moris Albahari is a Sephardic Jew from Sarajevo, born in 1930, who spoke Ladino and used it to survive the Holocaust.
What language did Moris Albahari speak to escape the Holocaust?
Moris Albahari spoke Ladino, also known as Judeo-Spanish, to communicate with an Italian Colonel and a Spanish-speaking US pilot.
In what year did Moris Albahari lead a US pilot to safety?
Moris Albahari led a Spanish-speaking US pilot to safety in 1944.
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