For Honour's Sake – The AJEX Podcast
For Honour's Sake - The AJEX Podcast
Podcast Description
For Honour's Sake is brought to you by AJEX The Jewish Military Association.The history of the Jewish contribution to Britain's armed forces begins at the moment of Resettlement, stretches through the Restoration, Georgian and Victorian eras, into the 20th Century, and right up until the modern day. Well over a hundred thousand Jews, from a community that has never numbered more than 400,000 have fought in all conflicts, in all places, at all levels, and in all ways.For Honour's Sake recounts these stories and speaks to those who served.
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The podcast covers a range of topics including military history, personal stories of Jewish veterans, and the impact of faith and community during wartime. Examples of specific episodes include Barrie Davey discussing his post-war military service and childhood experiences during WWII, alongside Daniel Berke sharing his grandfather's story as a prisoner of war in Burma.
For Honour’s Sake is brought to you by AJEX The Jewish Military Association.
The history of the Jewish contribution to Britain’s armed forces begins at the moment of Resettlement, stretches through the Restoration, Georgian and Victorian eras, into the 20th Century, and right up until the modern day. Well over a hundred thousand Jews, from a community that has never numbered more than 400,000 have fought in all conflicts, in all places, at all levels, and in all ways.
For Honour’s Sake recounts these stories and speaks to those who served.
Ruth Brook Klauber, born in Frankfurt in 1924, was just nine years-old when her family fled to Britain following Hitler’s rise to power. Now aged 101, she speaks with us on 'For Honour's Sake' where we also had the honour of presenting her with her UK War Medal and the UK Defence Medal in recognition of her service with the Women’s Auxiliary Air Force (WAAF) during the Second World War.
Ruth's decision to enlist came in 1941. She rejected role's as a cook or batwoman, and opted to train as a flight mechanic.
With our host, Dan Fox, she relives her family's flight from Germany, her integration into British society as a teenager, and her eventual wartime service – as well as what she did after the war. An episode and discussion we will cherish.
We also give one of our younger AJEX members, Chloe, an opportunity to ask some questions as the end! Do not miss out on that.
Huge thanks to Ruth's daughter Sue for her support and help making this episode happen.
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