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Kibbutz Buchenwald: Survivors and Pioneers,Used
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Kibbutz Buchenwald is the story of a nightmare that became a dream and a dream that became a reality. Emerging from the depths of the liberated concentration camp Buchenwald in the spring of 1945, a group of sixteen gaunt and battered young men organized and formed Kibbutz Buchenwald, the first agricultural collective in postwar Germany designed to prepare Jews for emigation to Palestine. What caused a handful of survivors to take their fate into their own hands within days of their liberation, at a time when most survivors were passively awaiting orders from the occupying forces? From what wellsprings did they draw the physical and emotional strength to begin life anew as Zionist pioneers in a world which had turned upside down?Judith Baumel's moving account of this courageous group is divided into two parts. Part One, entitled 'The Dream,' examines the kibbutz from its creation in Germany until the departure of the founding group for Palestine in the summer of 1945. Part Two, 'The Reality,' follows the members of Kibbutz Buchenwald into Palestine, where they eventually established their own independent settlement in 1948. This settlement exists as Kibbutz Netzer Sereni today.Drawing from the diaries of the kibbutz's founding members, Baumel provides a detailed account of an incredible story and places the central narrative in the larger contexts of communal living, European politics after the war, and the link between European Jewry and Israeli postwar nationhood. An afterword, 'Where Are They Now,' briefly describes the later life of each of the original kibbutz members.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Kibbutz Buchenwald: Survivors and Pioneers'? A: The main theme revolves around the transformation of survivors from the Buchenwald concentration camp into active Zionist pioneers, detailing their journey to establishing Kibbutz Buchenwald and later moving to Palestine.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Kibbutz Buchenwald'? A: The book is authored by Judith Baumel, who presents a detailed narrative based on the diaries of the kibbutz's founding members.
- Q: What are the key sections of the book? A: The book is divided into two main parts: 'The Dream,' which covers the kibbutz's formation in Germany, and 'The Reality,' which follows the members' lives after relocating to Palestine.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book consists of 216 pages.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is categorized as a used book in good condition.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Kibbutz Buchenwald' published? A: The book was published on January 1, 1997.
- Q: Is there an afterword in the book? A: Yes, the book includes an afterword titled 'Where Are They Now,' which briefly describes the later lives of the original kibbutz members.
- Q: What insights can readers expect from this book? A: Readers can expect insights into communal living, post-war European politics, and the connection between European Jewry and the establishment of Israeli nationhood.
- Q: Is this book suitable for those interested in Jewish history? A: Yes, the book is categorized under Judaism and provides a significant historical perspective on Jewish survivors and their contributions post-World War II.