The Federation of Jewish Relief Organizations reported today that there are about 6,000 to 7,000 Jewish refugee girls in Sweden, most all victims of the Nazi concentration camps, who are drifting out of Jewish life may marry outside the Jewish faith.
These girls find themselves in an appalling situation, the Federation said. They were afforded hospitality by the Swedish Government and the local Jewish community has been unable to look after their needs. There are also many girls in hospitals and sanatoria suffering from tuberculosis as a result of years spent in the concentration camps.
The Jewish Committee for Relief Abroad reported today that the first group of Jewish children will arrive next week at the new International Refugee Organization camp for children near Salerno, Italy. The actual running of the camp will be the responsibility of Youth Aliyah, while two Jewish Relief workers will be attached to the camp as welfare and liaison officers. The camp is situated three miles from Salerno and five minutes from the sea. It consists of more than 60 Nissen huts, each capable of housing ten children.
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