Jewish Museum Cyprus
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The Jewish Museum of Cyprus (JMC) is launching the campaign to educate the world about the historical and cultural importance of Cyprus to the Jewish people, Israel, Europe, Russia and the rest of the world.
Historic significance of Cyprus in WWII
During WWII, Cyprus had become a transit point for many remnants of Jewish refugees fleeing the flaming concentration camps of Europe, trying to reach the land of Israel. Those who were caught were held in British detention camps in Cyprus.
The 53,000 + Jewish Refugees owed their health and well-being to Cyprus and to righteous Cypriots. Jewish Refugees who once lived in Cyprus moved to different parts of the world.
As such, Cyprus and Cypriots were responsible for helping to promote the re-birth of Jewish life, culture, religious observation and the Jewish heritage throughout the world.
Cyprus and Cypriots played an important role in assisting Holocaust victims escaping Europe after World War II as they made their way to Israel.
That is the importance that Cyprus holds for Jews throughout the world. And, that is the importance that the Jewish communities around the world owe to Cyprus.
