Although I have never seen the film Titanic, I have been to the Straus Medical Center in Jerusalem which has been treating people since the 1920s. As we approach the 113th anniversary of the Titanic disaster, I explore the lives of Isidor and Ida Straus, who gave up their space on the lifeboat to save others, and Nathan and Lina Straus who saved countless lives through their milk pasteurization project and philanthropy in Jerusalem.
Learn about the struggle of Lazarus and Sarah Straus, who left Germany for a better life in the United States, lost everything in the Civil War and made it back again through Macy’s Department Store. Hear the words of Lina Straus, who fell in love with the Land of Israel and saw an opportunity to help the cause of Jewish pioneers and Zionism.
NOTES:
* Disease in Milk; The Remedy, Pasteurization: The Life Work of Nathan Straus by Lina Straus, 1917
* Jerusalem Committee Formed for Straus Non-sectarian Health Center - JTA, 1926
* Nathan Straus Presents Health Center in Jerusalem to Hadassah - JTA, 1927
* The Truth about the Titanic Story - Jerusalem Post
* Biography of Nathan Straus by Rabbi David de Sola Pool - American Jewish year Book
* The Heroism of Mrs. Isidor Straus - Well known New York couple who died together - Jewish Independent, April, 1912
* Passing of Nathan Straus - Jewish Independent, January 1931
* Origins of the Straus Family - Straus Historical Society
* Nathan Straus and the Milk Stations That Saved the Lives of New York City Kids
* Great-grandson of elderly 'Titanic' couple shares their real story - Today
* My podcast on Hadassah Hospital
