Share This Story!
Let friends in your social network know what you are reading about
Soviet Jewish World War II vets living in Israel
Soviet Jewish World War II veteran Boris Ginsburg poses for a portrait at his house in Ashdod, Israel. Ginsburg, born in Belorussia, was kept by a German garrison in the Lenin ghetto from 1941-2. He then joined the partisans for two years and in 1944 he joined the Red Army as a combat soldier. Ginsburg demobilized in 1947 and immigrated to Israel in 2001. About 500,000 Soviet Jews served in the Red Army during World War II, and the majority of those still alive today, live in Israel.
A link has been sent to your friend's email address.
A link has been posted to your Facebook feed.
Join the Nation's Conversation
To find out more about Facebook commenting please read the Conversation Guidelines and FAQs