Jewish Denmark


Victor Borge

Due to the heroic deeds of ordinary Danes, many Danish Jews escaped Nazi persecution during World War II.

Beloved Danish entertainer Victor Borge was one of them.

This is part of his incredible story. 

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Escaped to America

Jewish Denmark


Stories behind the pictures

Pictures from The Danish Cultural Heritage archive. 

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Dig deeper into the historical events surrounding 1943 and the rescue of the Danish Jews. You can also read about the vivid royal history in Denmark and explore the many castles still standing.