Conversations With Ruth Jungerman

Ruth recalls her childhood in Germany, her close ties to the Smuk family, and her courageous work with The Jewish Agency to smuggle Jewish refugees into Palestine—sharing stories of survival, resistance, and the hardships faced under British restrictions.

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Ruth recounts her vital role in helping Jewish refugees illegally immigrate to Palestine after WWII—using her medical position, resources, and deep commitment to Zionism—while reflecting on family, resistance, and the hardships she faced during those turbulent years.