In 1939, a US couple crossed Nazi-controlled Europe to save 50 Jewish children after Kristallnacht and eve
- Posted on July 27, 2026
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In 1939, a US couple crossed Nazi-controlled Europe to save 50 Jewish children after Kristallnacht and eve
In 1939, Philadelphia lawyer Gilbert Kraus and his wife Eleanor undertook an extraordinary rescue mission that saved 50 Jewish children from Nazi-controlled Europe. At a time when most Americans opposed admitting refugee children, the couple worked with Brith Sholom to secure visas, gather financial support and bring the children safely to the United States.
