The boat to Israel

Category

Library Item

Item no

24756

Title

The boat to Israel

Description

Taken from the deck of a ship on its way to Israel, travellers sit on chairs, and look out at the sea.

Artist / maker

Unknown

Date

1961

Type

Photograph

Location

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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Furnishings > Furniture > Deckchairs

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Transport > Water > Boats