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After World War II ended on May 8, 1945, Jewish survivors became known as “Displaced Persons,” seeking new lives in the aftermath of the Holocaust. The United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration (UNRRA) and later the International Refugee Organization (IRO) were pivotal in resettling approximately 1 million Jews from a pool of about 1.2 million displaced individuals. Many found refuge in France, Canada, Great Britain, Israel, and the United States, while countless children orphaned by the tragedy faced uncertain futures. This period marked a difficult journey toward recovery and renewal.
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JEWISH LIFE AFTER THE HOLOCAUST BY: Faith Rhone & Kaleb Smith
When the Holocaust Was Over… • It Was Over On May 8, 1945 • They Called It V-E Day • They Were Called “Displaced Persons” • Finding New Homes For The Jews Was The Job Of The United Nations Relief And Rehabilitation Administration (UNRRA) • In 1947 The Job Was Passed On To The International Refugee Organization (IRO)
Resettling The Survivors… • When The IRO Took Over In 1947, There Were Approximately 1,200,000 Jewish And Non- Jewish People Looking For Homes. • In The Next Few Years The IRO Was Able To Resettle About A Million Jews.
Where The Jews Fled To… • They Fled To France, Canada, Great Britain And, Israel. • 137,000 Jews Came To The United States.
Children After The Holocaust… • Most Of The Children In The Holocaust Were Murdered. • Many Of The Children Who Survived Were Orphans Or Put Up For Adoption.
What Ended The Holocaust…. • To End The Holocaust Allied Forces Defeated And Occupied Germany. • The Forces Liberated The Camps. • They Defeated Nazi Germany. VS
