Behind Enemy Lines: The True Story of a French Jewish Spy in Nazi Germany
Presented by Chabad Oro Valley & the Jewish Federation of Southern Arizona – Northwest Division
Tucson’s northwest Jewish community is proud to host the annual collaborative event, “Behind Enemy Lines: The True Story of a French Jewish Spy in Nazi Germany,” at 4 p.m. at the Country Club of La Cholla. The event is jointly hosted by Chabad Oro Valley and the Jewish Federation of Southern Arizona’s Northwest Division.
Marthe Cohn, the guest of honor and speaker, was awarded the Médaille Militaire, France’s highest military distinction, for her service in helping defeat Nazi Germany. As Nazi occupation intensified across France, Marthe bravely joined the French Army’s intelligence services. With her flawless German accent and blonde hair, she posed as a young German nurse in search of her fictional fiancé. In reality, she was collecting critical information on Nazi troop movements and relaying it to Allied commanders.
Refreshments will be served, and books will be available for purchase and signing. A $10 suggested donation is encouraged for all attendees.
About the Hosts
The Jewish Federation of Southern Arizona maintains a Northwest Division office at the northwest corner of Oracle and Magee Roads to serve Jewish residents of Marana, Oro Valley, Oracle, Sun City, Catalina, SaddleBrooke, and surrounding areas. The Federation acts as the primary community body for fundraising, planning, and communal services.
Contact Information
For more information about this event, contact Sarah Chen, Associate Director of the Jewish Federation’s Northwest Division:
- Phone: 520-505-4161
- Email: [email protected]
About the Jewish Federation of Southern Arizona
For over 50 years, the Jewish Federation of Southern Arizona has provided support and coordination for community fundraising, services, and programming. Through a network of affiliated agencies, the Federation supports individuals and families of all backgrounds—young and old, unemployed, homeless, sick, poor, and those facing persecution or hardship.
Federation-supported agencies include:
- Handmaker Services for the Aging
- Jewish Community Center
- Jewish Family and Children’s Services
- Tucson Hebrew Academy
- University of Arizona’s Hillel Foundation
- Jewish History Museum
- Jewish Community Foundation of Southern Arizona
Federation Headquarters:
3382 E. River Rd., Tucson, AZ 85718
Phone: 520-577-9393
Website: www.jfsa.org