An appeal for aid for Italian Jewish deportees still in the hands of the Germans was broadcast today over the Milan radio by an un-named Jewish professor who was among those who spoke on a program sponsored by all parties to hail the liberation of Northern Italy.
“Let us not forget in this moment of suprems joy those who are still suffering deportation,” he said. “Israel, considering the number of Jews in the world, will, once again, be able to claim the honor of the greatest martyrdom. Let the millions of Issacred Jews of Poland be a lesson for those who must learn after the war to judge every man, and consequently the Jews, not by prejudice, but on the basis of his conduct. Let us hope for the final elimination of anti-Semitism.”
The speaker lauded the partisans for the help they gave Jews during the occupation and thanked the church and individual priests who were imprisoned for helping Jews. In return, he said, Jews will fulfill their duties as citizens of a free Italy.
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