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Ernest Levy on the boat to Israel
Unknown, 1961, Photograph
Ernest Levy on the boat to Israel
Ernest Levy on the boat to Israel
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24755
Title
Ernest Levy on the boat to Israel
Description
Ernest Levy in 1961, sits for a photograph, wearing a tie and jacket.
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Unknown
Date
1961
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Photograph
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Edinburgh and Scottish Collection
After the establishment of Israel, the Jewish State, it seemed a natural place for Jewish refugees to travel to feel safe. Ernest travelled to Israel in 1961, but found it difficult to settle there.
Ernest Levy was a holocaust survivor who after the war settled in Scotland. Originally from Bratislava he spent 48 years in Glasgow where he became a leading figure in the Scottish Jewish community. He spoke out about his experiences throughout his life, knowing that his testimony would help future generations remember this terrible time in history. For these efforts Ernest was made an O.B.E in 2002.
On his passing in 2009 his large collection of books, manuscripts and music were donated to Edinburgh City Libraries by his daughter Judy.
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