Norman Gershman: Albanian Muslim Rescuers During the Holocaust November 5, 2008

Over 2,000 Jews from Albania, Greece, Austria, and Italy were hidden in the homes of Albanian Muslim families throughout the War. American photographer Norman Gershman chronicled the tales of the righteous Albanians and their devotion to "Besa," an Albanian code of honor, which means "to keep the promise." Gershman's portraits serve as representations of the character of each individual depicted, as well as historical documentation of the Albanian Resistance. Each portrait is accompanied by a personal statement of the individual's honorable act.