Remembering the longest journey to Auschwitz: the deportation of Rhodes Jews decimated a small but vibrant community with centuries of Mediterranean history

The deportation of the Jews of Rhodes to Auschwitz was one of the longest journeys of the Holocaust, marking the end of a 2,000-year Jewish presence in the Mediterranean.

The Rhodes Jewish community was decimated in the concentration camps, leaving only a few survivors. Despite their small numbers, the community had a rich history, blending Mediterranean cultures with Jewish traditions.

This tragic event reflects a broader story of the Holocaust's impact on vibrant Jewish communities around the world, and the need to remember these histories.

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