The Jews' Secret Fleet: Untold Story of North American Volunteers Who Smashed the British Blockade - Hardcover

Murray S. Greenfield; Joseph Hochstein

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 9652290238 ISBN 13: 9789652290236

Publisher: Gefen Publishing House, 1996

Synopsis

Introduction by Martin Gilbert. Hebrew edition published by Israel Ministry of Defense. Dramatic story of the rescue of Jews from Europe after World War II by North American Jewish volunteers. These men and ships smashed through the British blockade and brought thousands of refugees to safe haven in Palestine. Beautiful coffee table size book.

About this title

About the Author:

Born and raised in New York City, Murray Greenfield served in the merchant marines during WWII. When he heard about the 'Aliyah Bet' - or 'illegal immigration' - as the British termed the rescue of Jews who survived the Holocaust, he joined the American volunteers who sailed on Rust Buckets. After spending time in a British prison on the isle of Cyprus, Murray eventually moved to Eretz Israel at the age of 20. He continued to volunteer for many public organizations, and is on the board of various associations and organizations.

Review:

This is a no-holds barred reality check on how the Brits with Arab oil on their mind did all they could to keep Jewish Birth-right peoples from entering Palestine - the Jewish homeland --Bob and Barbara Epstein, Outdoor Florida Magazine

The Jews Secret Fleet is full of stories as dramatic as that of the Exodus. It reminds us that American Jews played a small, yet significant role in the creation of the Jewish state. Four of the American vessels became the first warships in the fledgling Israeli navy. The bravery displayed by these American volunteers should not be forgotten, and this book helps make certain they will receive their historical due. --Henry Srebrnik, Washington Jewish Week

I am pleased to know that a book covering your remarkable experiences will be published in the near future and preserve for all time one of the most glorious chapters in Jewish history. What miracles you accomplished against such overpowering odds, in the face of such dangers, is a story that has few parallels and will be an inspiration to our people forever. --Leon Uris Author of "The Exodus"

About this edition

• Publisher: Gefen Publishing House
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 9652290238
• ISBN 13: 9789652290236
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 190