For Anna, conditions in Krakow, Poland in 1936 are getting worse. The threat of war is looming and Hitler's actions and words, especially about the Jews is terrifying. When Anna and her grandmother hear about an opportunity for Jewish musicians to audition and perhaps be chosen for the new orchestra in Palestine, Anna urges her father to audition. But even when the audition goes well there are hurdles - travel documents, going through Germany, and adjusting to life in a new country.
This was a sold addition to Holocaust works. I love when I learn about something new - in this case, about 1000 Jewish people who were rescued by being in this Palestine Orchestra.
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