On this special edition of “Modern Odyssey”, host Dr. Despina
Afentouli interviews Lawrence Russo, the director of “Trezoros: The Lost Jews
of Kastoria”, about some of the oldest Jewish communities in history, the Jews
of Greece. During the Nazi Occupation and the Holocaust, Greek Orthodox leaders
and Greek people risked their lives and stood up to Nazi oppression to help
save the fate of Jews across Greece. In recognition of International Holocaust
Remembrance Day, this discussion of survival and how people support each other,
irrespective of religious or ethnic backgrounds, covers topics and themes that
should never be forgotten.
Dr. Despina Afentouli is the host, producer and
journalist of the “Modern Odyssey” award-winning series on BronxNet TV. Modern
Odyssey features interviews with leaders, artists, and prime movers on issues
that aim to inspire. Dr. Despina Afentouli is a journalist, sociologist and
currently a postdoc researcher with professional work experience in media,
academic institutions and the public sector. Dr. Afentouli is the author of the
monograph “The position of the British Press in Greek-Turkish Relations,
1955-1965” and member of the International Federation of Journalists and the
National Writers Union-representing at the US Women’s Caucus at the UN.