Besa: A Code of Honor Exhibit - Dallas Holocaust Museum

Hi Kathy,

If this exhibit lands anywhere near you in Florida, I recommend seeing it. The stories of countless Albanian Muslim families sheltering refugees in Nazi occupied Albania are filled with love. I would like to believe that people in our country would do the same in a similar circumstance.  There were Albanians and Jews in the audience who did not know each other before they saw the film.  When the film ended, they were hugging each other.  Many had parents and grandparents who were saved or gave shelter, during the war.

Endre, it is my hope that people around the world will keep these stories alive.

Fred, I cannot imagine what it was like to be Mr. Steinberg and have his family perish in the camps. He must have witnessed and experienced things beyond comprehension.  I am glad that he married and had at least one child, your stepfather. Holocaust survivors I have met are kind and gentle souls who truly understand what is important in life.

Gabe, the film and exhibit are traveling.  I hope you have the opportunity to see both in the future.

Debbie, I definitely agree with you.

Kathy, I'm glad you enjoyed reading about this heartwarming exhibit. There was not a dry eye in the auditorium during the screening of "Besa." After the film, strangers were hugging each other and sharing stories of friends and relatives who are/were Holocaust survivors. Mike Jacobs, a Holocaust survivor and the founder of the Dallas Holocaust Memorial Center, was in attendance. Thank you for featuring "Besa" in your weekly post!

Shelia, an Albanian in attendance and the photographer who created the film and exhibit talked about the fact that "Besa" is embedded in the Albanian culture. The people interviewed did not think twice about taking strangers into their home and treating them as family.

Kristin, you are right.  The Holocaust itself is a tragic part of world history. This museum shares many uplifting stories about the lives of those who survived the camps, as well as stories like "Besa."

Geri,  I agree with you.