Holocaust Torah Fragment Sale Canceled After Israeli Intervention
Summarized from The Times of Israel by baba
Israel's Foreign Ministry intervened to cancel the auction of a Holocaust-era Torah scroll fragment in Norway, which is now expected to be donated to a US Holocaust remembrance organization. The fragment, believed to have been used by Nazi SS soldiers, was listed by Valkyrie Historical Auctions, sparking an outcry. The World Jewish Restitution Organization is calling for further investigation into the auction house's handling of the item and for international cooperation to prevent the trade of looted sacred objects.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Israel's Foreign Ministry intervened to cancel the auction of a Nazi-looted Torah scroll fragment in Norway.
- The fragment is now expected to be donated to the US-based Holocaust remembrance organization RUTH.
- Valkyrie Historical Auctions listed the fragment, believed to have been used by SS soldiers, for sale.
- The World Jewish Restitution Organization is calling for an investigation into the auction house.
- The incident highlights concerns over the trade of looted Holocaust-era sacred objects.
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