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During the German occupation of Greece, the persecution and deportation of Jews were tragically effective throughout most of the country. However, Zakynthos stood as a remarkable exception. Two courageous leaders—the Bishop of Zakynthos, Chrysostomos Demetriou, and the island’s Mayor, Loukas Karrer—successfully protected the entire Jewish population of Zakynthos from the fate suffered by so many […]

This presentation explores aspects of life in the Jewish neighbourhoods of Greece, particularly before the Second World War. Its aim is not to uncover groundbreaking or shocking conclusions, but to give voice to people from across Greece as they share their memories of the neighbourhoods they lived in as children or young adults, both before