Thessaloniki: Remembering the 'Jerusalem of the Balkans'

The near-total annihilation of Greece’s Jewish communities sends a strong message to this day. Memorials, education and a new Holocaust museum aim to combat a rise in antisemitism and dangerous misconceptions.

Key takeaways

Quick scan — what you need to know:

• The near-total annihilation of Greece’s Jewish communities sends a strong message to this day.
• Memorials, education and a new Holocaust museum aim to combat a rise in antisemitism and dangerous misconceptions.

Background

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• ceptions. The near-total annihilation of Greece’s Jewish communities sends a strong message to this day. Memorials, education and a new Holocaust museum aim to combat a rise in antisemitism and dangerous misconceptions.
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Why it matters

Why readers and decision-makers should care:

• The near-total annihilation of Greece’s Jewish communities sends a strong message to this day.
• Memorials, education and a new Holocaust museum aim to combat a rise in antisemitism and dangerous misconceptions.