King Paul awarded the Gold Cross of the Order of George the First to Rabbi Moissis Pessah of Volos, in Western Greece, it was reported here today. Rabbi Pessah had urged his congregation to flee to the hills during the German occupation of Greece, and thus saved them from deportation and slaughter. The Rabbi is 85 years of age.
Help ensure Jewish news remains accessible to all. Your donation to the Jewish Telegraphic Agency powers the trusted journalism that has connected Jewish communities worldwide for more than 100 years. With your help, JTA can continue to deliver vital news and insights. Donate today.
The Archive of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency includes articles published from 1923 to 2008. Archive stories reflect the journalistic standards and practices of the time they were published.
