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Dominican Haven: the Jewish Refugee Settlement in Sosua, 1940-1945
Marion a Kaplan
This is the story of a small group of Jews, who, fleeing for their lives from Nazi persecution, found a welcoming haven in the Dominican Republic. The settlers arrived amid lush, tropical vegetation and could only describe this refuge as paradise. But they faced daunting problems. Middle-class, urban Europeans, they needed to learn a new language and acquire new skills while adjusting to a new climate and worrying about loved ones left behind in Europe. They created a Jewish community with a synagogue, built a school, and a thriving dairy industry, working side by side with Dominicans in an atmosphere that was distinguished by its lack of Anti-Semitism.
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | February 1, 2008 |
| ISBN13 | 9780971685932 |
| Publishers | Museum of Jewish Heritage |
| Pages | 255 |
| Dimensions | 160 × 230 × 20 mm · 712 g |
| Language | English |
