Carl, The Battle of Britain began 83 years ago today. As we always do, but particularly at this time of violent and virulent antisemitism, WJC is standing shoulder-to-shoulder with the State of Israel and the Jewish people across the globe. It was a brutal military campaign fought entirely by air between the Royal Air Force (RAF) and the Nazi Luftwaffe. The ultimate defeat of German forces represented a major turning point in World War II. But often overlooked in the retelling of this historic event were the many British and Canadian Jews in the RAF who risked their lives during this battle to put an end to Nazi Germany. Today and tomorrow, you can pay tribute to these selfless heroes by taking advantage of an exclusive FLASH MATCH! Carl, honor those who fought for freedom and justice by making a gift to the World Jewish Congress, American Section, which supports all the WJC’s vital work to protect global Jewry. Your gift will be matched dollar-for-dollar, DOUBLING the impact of your support, as long as you give by midnight tomorrow! On this day, let us remember brave individuals like these: - British twins Basil and Gerald Felsenstein, who volunteered to serve and fight in the RAF, and ultimately did not survive the war.
- Sam and Doris Miara, who left behind their life and business in Cardiff, Wales, the day after Kristallnacht to join the RAF. Sam was tragically shot down just a day after the Battle of Britain ended.
- Francis Herbert Schumer, who flew numerous missions throughout the Battle of Britain and was killed in action at only 22 years old.
- William Nelson, a young Jewish Canadian who volunteered for the RAF two years before the war began and was shot down a day after the Battle of Britain officially ended.
- Joan Myers, a member of the Women’s Auxiliary Air Force, who helped to guide RAF aircraft during the Battle of Britain.
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