The Legend
The Legend — Written by Victor Borge
Performed by Ditte Hofman and Heide Marie Geortzen
Adventures in Freedom: the story of DP camps in Norway post World War II
This film, created in part by UJA, speaks about the Displaced Persons camps that were set up in Norway after World War II for Jewish survivors who would not or in most cases, could not, return to their homes.
A little-known but fascinating and moving part of 20th century war-time history.”
A recreation of the true story of Jewish rescue in Gilleleje, Denmark
This video is a documentary/reenactment of the rescue of Jews during World War II from the coastal town of Gilleleje in Denmark.
The message “we have to fight to be human” resonates for the Danish students who travel the path of Jews fleeing Nazi capture to get to the safe shores of Sweden.
The film was directred by Arthur Ornitz and produced and co-written by Elaine Attias.
Victor Borge Story
Victor Borge, the Danish musician and entertainer, was one of the founders of Thanks To Scandinavia, a scholarship fund in gratitude of the rescue of Jews during World War II.
This short video goes through Borge’s extraordinary life — born in Denmark, fleeing via Sweden to the United States during the War, and then “making it big.”
Borge also speaks about starting Thanks To Scandinavia and what the organization has meant to him.
The video is told in Borge’s own words through original interview footage.
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 terrific food and guests!
Click HERE to RSVP and purchase your tickets online!
Click HERE to view the invitation.
Celebrating the Legacy of Raoul Wallenberg
Today marks the start of yearlong celebrations of the life a Raoul Wallenberg, a heroic Swedish diplomat who saved the lives of thousands of Jews during World War II.
Read this NYT article by Hilary Rodham Clinton and Carl Bildt, which discusses Wallenberg’s life and legacy.
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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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