Judas: A Family History of Surviving the Holocaust
A true Holocaust family memoir, Judas tells the story of a family living in Nazi Germany, their struggle for survival, and the unlikely German police officer who helped them.
All proceeds from the sale of this book will be donated to Yad Vashem, The World Holocaust Remembrance Center.
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About the Author: Jason Lese, a descendant of the Judas Jaburg family, lives in New York City. By piecing together his family's history, conducting research and interviews, he was able to preserve his family's story for future generations.
Genre: Holocaust memoir, historical nonfiction
Setting: Germany, 1933–1945
Focus: The true story of the Judas family, a Jewish family persecuted under Nazi Germany
Key Figures: Gustav Judas, Hilda Judas, Karl Judas, Anneliese Judas, Fritz Schaffner
Themes: survival, resilience, family bonds, moral courage, bystander complicity
Historical Context: Nazi anti-Jewish laws, World War II, European refugee crisis
Based on: documented family history, archival records, and historical research
Primary Topics: Holocaust history, Jewish persecution, Nazi Germany, WWII family survival stories
