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Jews in the land of Disney: Dr. Daniel Layish - a mench par excellence

Dr. Daniel Layish shouldn't be with us today. He only exists because of the remarkable foresight, bravery (and perhaps luck) which led to the exodus of his paternal grandparents from Slovakia in December 1939 to pre-state Israel.

Layish is the ZOA Florida Board liaison for Orlando. "With everything that has happened in Israel and on our college campuses, the ZOA's mission is more important today than ever. We are proud of Israel and will not waver in our commitment to her."

Aaron and Hedwig Fleischer fled Slovakia in December 1939 on a tugboat meant for carrying coal with only the clothes on t...

 

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