The Tragedy of 1st and 2nd June, 1941 in the Capital of Iraq
Unknown
1944
Sensitive Content
This text recounts acts of antisemitic violence and sexual violence against women. The text provides insight into Jewish history; however, The Posen Library does not condone or promote sexual violence or oppression of any kind.
Memories
Every Jew of our community well remembers these two sorrowful days during which cruel killings took place instead of seeing our way to enjoy them as they were the days of “visits festivals” . . . which turned to be days of sadness and terror.
Every child remembers these two frightful days which turned to be days of weeping and appeals for…
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