Come on and Ride the Train: The Kastner Story Part II

From Jewish History Soundbites by Yehuda Geberer.

Published: Sat, 13 Dec 2025 17:08:12 +0000
Duration: 1:03:21
Audio: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/8imvq2b4d5eqmx4a/Kastner_2_finalbb2i4.mp3
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What did Hungarian Jewry look like on the eve of World War II? What was its size, religious composition and communal organization? What happened to Hungarian Jewry prior to the Nazi invasion in March 1944? What were the Nazi plans for Hungarian Jewry following the occupation? How were the deportations carried out and what was their scope? Who was the Jewish leadership in Budapest during this time? What were the roles of the Neolog (Hungarian Reform), Orthodox, secular and Zionist leaders in Budapest during the Nazi occupation? This overview will provide much needed context to understand the broader story of the Kastner train and ensuing controversy.

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