Besa: Muslims Who Saved Jews WW II

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Syracuse University Press, 12 בדצמ׳ 2008 - 148 עמודים
Besa is a code of honor deeply rooted in Albanian culture and incorporated in the faith of Albanian Muslims. It dictates a moral behavior so absolute that nonadherence brings shame and dishonor on oneself and one’s family. Simply stated, it demands that one take responsibility for the lives of others in their time of need. In Albania and Kosovo, Muslims sheltered, at grave risk to themselves and their families, not only the Jews of their cities and villages, but thousands of Jews fleeing the Nazis from other European countries. Over a five-year period, photographer Norman H. Gershman sought out, photographed, and collected these powerful and moving stories of heroism in Besa: Muslims Who Saved Jews in World War II. The book reveals a hidden period in history, slowly emerging after the fall of an isolationist communist regime, and shows the compassionate side of ordinary people in saving Jews. They acted within their true Muslim faith.
 

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Family of Destan and Lime Balla
2
Baba Haxhi Dede Reshat Bardhi
4
Family of King Zog of Albania
6
Family of Njazi and Liza Pilku
8
Family of Njazi Mefail Bicaku and His Son Njazi
10
Family of Hysen Marika
12
Family of Jani Koca
14
Family of Islam Proseku
16
Family of Nuro Hoxha
62
Family of Muhedin Haxhiu
64
Family of Hasan Kalaja
66
Family of Rifat Hoxha
68
Family of Kasem Jakup Kocerri
70
Family of Xhevat and Aferdita Gjergjani
72
Family of Vesel and Fatime Veseli
74
Family of Mesut and Drita Salillari
76

Domi Family
18
Family of Halil Frasheri
20
Family of Toli Dodi
22
Family of Ali Ohri
24
Family of Sulo Muzhaka
26
Family of Ali and Nadire Binxhiu
28
Family of Qani Civeja
30
Family of Destan Kormaku
32
Family of Besim and Higmete Zyma
34
Family of Hajdar Kika and His Son Petrit
36
Family of Tef Pogu
38
Family of Yshref and Emine Frasheri and Their Son Mehmet
40
Family of Osman and Nazlie Alia
42
Family of Eshref and Emine Shpuza
44
Family of Ali and Ragip Kraja
46
Family of Ismail Gjata
48
Kasapi Family
50
Family of Sulejman and Zenepe Mece
52
Families of Lilo Xhimitiku and Taqi Simsia
54
Kurti Family
56
Family of Besim and Aishe Kadiu and Their Daughter Merushe
58
Kuqi Family
60
Family of Xhaferr Skenderi
78
Family of Abaz and Zade Sinani
80
Family of Ali and Nadia Kazazi
82
Family of Islam Trimi
84
Family of Shaqir and Qamile Borici and Their Daughter Bahrije
86
Family of Ismail Golemi
88
Family of Hamid and Xhemal Veseli
90
Family of Vehbi Hasan Hoti
92
Family of Ali Sheqer Pashkaj
94
Family of Becqir Qoqja
96
Rezniqi Family
98
Family of Hasan Reme Xerxa
100
Family of Ramadan and Isa Nuza
102
Family of Mullah Shabani
104
Family of Basri Hasani
106
Family of Sadik Behluli and Son Ruzhdi
108
Family of Sejdi Sylejmani
110
Family of Jusuf Sadik Mimonaj
112
Family of Hysni Domi
114
Family of Pjeter Jankovic
116
Afterword
119
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מידע על המחבר (2008)

Norman H. Gershman (1932-2019) was a fine arts photographer whose work is represented in museums throughout the world. His project BESA continues to be available for exhibit through Yad Vashem.

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