VOICED : Old files reveal wartime tale of Bolivian Schindler

VOICED : Old files reveal wartime tale of Bolivian Schindler

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10th Grade - University

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The video discusses a German Jew who immigrated to Bolivia before WWII and saved many families from the Holocaust. It highlights the contributions of Jewish immigrants to Bolivia's economy and society, despite challenges. Mauricio, a prosperous mining businessman, kept his success secret until documents were discovered. These documents are now part of UNESCO's Memory of the World. The video also addresses the decline of Bolivia's Jewish community, which once numbered 15,000 but now has only 500 members. Efforts to preserve this history are ongoing.

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Discuss the significance of the documents listed as part of UNESCO's Memory of the World.

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What efforts are being made to preserve the history of the Jewish community in Bolivia?

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