Discussion: Jews in Scandinavia During WWII with Dr. Cami Green Hofstadter

JEWS IN SCANDINAVIA DURING WW2: WHAT REALLY HAPPENED?

When contemplating what happened to Jewish life in Scandinavia during WWII, most Americans like to know how the Jews in Denmark miraculously fled to Sweden, a country that had declared itself neutral while continuing its close connections to Nazi Germany. But the story is not complete without a look at how Norway and Finland fought their war-time enemy in two distinctly separate ways. This presentation, done in a conversational tone and replete with illustrative slides, also considers how the historical ties between the royal houses of the Nordic countries and Germany affect the outcome.

Dr. Cami Green Hofstadter, PhD, born a member of the Swedish-speaking minority in post-war Helsinki, Finland, where she finished her first law degree with a concentration on international law. This was followed by a master’s degree at the University of Miami School of Law, and a PhD in Ed Leadership. A retired professor, university administrator and researcher, she’s also a former, long-time Honorary Consul of Finland for S. Florida, where she still lives. An award-winning author, she’ll have a few copies of her book The Yellow Star that Wasn’t: Scandinavia, Miami, and Me for purchase and personal signing (US$10.00, cash only). This Amazon Bestseller builds on the human-interest aspect of her presentations.

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