Recha Freier
Recha Freier | |
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רחה פריאר | |
| Born | 29 October 1892 |
| Died | 2 April 1984 (aged 91) |
| Nationality | Israel |
| Occupation(s) | Social activist, poet, musician, teacher |
| Known for | Founder of Youth Aliyah |
| Spouse | Rabbi Dr. Moritz "Moshe" Freier |
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Recha Freier (Hebrew: רחה פריאר) born Recha Schweitzer, (October 29, 1892 in Norden, East Frisia – April 2, 1984 in Jerusalem) founded the Youth Aliyah organization in 1933. The organization saved the lives of 7,000 Jewish children by helping them to leave Nazi Germany for Mandatory Palestine before and during the Holocaust.
Recha Freier was also a poet, musician, teacher and social activist.