Thanks to Scandinavia Remembers the Heroic Efforts of Julius Huttner
Julius Huttner
The efforts to rescue the war stricken European Jewish population during and following WWII were very complex due to the massive relocation efforts that were necessary to prevent further disaster. The Swedish government spearheaded the effort to allocate funds to these efforts and thus, the government and its people have been remembered for their “unexampled demonstration of devotion to humanitarian principles,” according to a 1943 article by the Joint Distribution Committee.
The first refugees in the 1930s were German Jews, and following the occupation of Norway and Denmark many non-Jewish refugees who fought against Nazism arrived in Sweden. The larger flow of refugees began after April 9, 1940, when Germany occupied Norway and Denmark, and began persecuting socialists, state employees, officers and policemen. Read more
Educational Opportunity: Paideia Fellowships in Jewish Studies
Paideia Fellowships in Jewish Studies 2012-2013
The Paideia One Year Jewish Studies Program offers a unique international Jewish studies experience during eight months in Stockholm, Sweden with the possibility of completing a Master in Jewish Civilizations at the Hochschule für Jüdische Studien in Heidelberg, Germany.
Features
- Academic studies of Jewish text and culture in English
- World-renowned faculty from Israeli and European universities
- Interactive text studies using the Hevruta method of studying in pairs
- Applied project work
- Networking in an open, international and pluralistic European environment
- Hebrew Ulpan 6 hours per week
- Optional second year of studies at the HfJS in Heidelberg
- Follow-up programs and conferences
Scholarships
Fellows receive scholarships including student tuition, student accommodation and a monthly stipend towards living costs.
Deadlines
Early Application: Deadline January 15 (decision by March 1)
Application I: Deadline March 1 (decision by April 15)
Application II: Deadline April 15 (decision by June 1)
The earlier one applies, the better chances are to get a scholarship.
Candidates should have the following qualities:
- Commitment to the renewal of European Jewish culture
- Intellectual curiosity and documented academic experience
- Interpersonal and leadership skills
Prior study experience in Jewish texts or Hebrew is not required
For more information and application forms visit www.paideia-eu.org
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RSVP NOW! TTS Dinner Benefit on Feb 28
Thanks To Scandinavia is very excited to announce that on Tuesday, February 28th we will be hosting our very first dinner benefit at Swedish star chef Marcus Samuelsson’s hot new restaurant, Red Rooster. Rather than waiting for months to get a seat at this sold out restaurant, why not join us for an evening of [...]
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