Older Jews and the Holocaust

Elderly Jews were among the most vulnerable groups during the Holocaust. Not only were they often the first to be murdered by the Nazis but they were also less likely to survive the physical strains of persecution. This volume presents some of the first scholarly work to focus on the experiences of older Jewish adults before, during, and after the Holocaust. The contributors show that centering this marginalized group offers new perspectives on Holocaust history and the physical and psychological impact of genocide. This volume is a powerful recovery of history and memory that illuminates the lives and agency of the older population during humanitarian crises.