I Am a Holocaust Torah: The Story of the Saving of 1,564 Torahs Stolen by the Nazis [ILLUSTRATED] (Hardcover)

by Alex J. Goldman (Author) "Some scrolls live fortunate, happy lives..." (more)
Key Phrases: Reb Dovid'l, Kosova Hora, Holy Ark (more...)

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The story of I AM A HOLOCAUST TORAH began in Czechoslovakia during WW2. The Nazis stormed into the country destroying lives, property, and Synagogues. The Nazis stole Torah scrolls and Torah adornments such as crowns, breastplates, and mantles and stored them in Prague.

By 1944, 1,564 Torahs and many adornments had beed gathered, and by the end of the War the Torahs were nearly forgotten.

Twenty years later, in 1964, an English art dealer negotiated with the Czech authorities to transfer the Torahs to London. The Torahs were all brought to Westminster Synagogue where they were inspected, distributed, or housed.

More than one thousand Torahs have found homes throughout the world. Those that remain are part of a permanent exhibit at the Czech Memorial Scrolls Center in Kent House of Westminster Synagogue, London.

I AM A HOLOCAUST TORAH is the historic and dramatic story of the 1,564 Torahs through the mind, heart, and words of the Torah.

About the Author
Alex J. Goldman, a rabbi at Temple Beth El in Stamford, CT., was ordained by the Hebrew Theological College of Chicago and received the Juris Doctor degree from De Paul University College of Law. Rabbi Goldman is the author of a number of books and essays.

Rabbi Goldman lives in Stamford with his wife Edith, a noted artist.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Hardcover: 40 pages
• Publisher: Gefen Publishing House, Ltd; illustrated edition edition (June 15, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 9652292362
• ISBN-13: 978-9652292360
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 8.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,451,105 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars I Am A Holocaust Torah, May 15, 2009

By	P. Simonson ""FloridaWing"" (Kissimmee, FL USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

A short but moving story about the journey of a Torah from its creation several hundred years ago, through WW II and the Holocaust, to its ultimate rescue and restoration. Written as if the Torah were telling the story, this book succeeds in making an emotional connection with the reader. Recommended for young adults.

5.0 out of 5 stars A necessity for school libraries., August 30, 2005

By	Laura D. Rodman (Nashua NH) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is a wonderful book that describes how the Holocaust torahs become part of today's religious world. Difficult for young children but the story is poetic. My Congregation just celebrated the 36th anniversary of our Holocaust Torah that is on permanent loan. This book was put in the library in honor of our founding and first president for bringing the torah to us. We all can learn a little humaity from this book.