Testimony of Drori Mitrani Khemda, born in Gumulgina, Greece, in 1928, regarding her experiences during the war in Bulgary and her escape to Istanbul.

Testimony of Drori Mitrani Khemda,born in Gumulgina, Greece,in 1928,regarding her experiences during the war in Bulgary and her escape to Istanbul. Family background; moving to Kirgeli in Bulgary,1930; relationships with Bulgarian surroundings; birth of 3 sisters; outbreak of war,1939; deportation of those without Bulgarian nationality to refugee camp in Varna; living in tents; central kitchen; lack of food; arrival of luxury ship a month later, April 1941; traveling to Istanbul; support by well off relative; further traveling of Drori and older sister to Israel by train to Beirut and then by taxis from there; arrival to Israel; studies in "Ben Shemen"; parents'arrival about half a year later