Ruth Gruber

Ruth Gruber is a highly acclaimed Jewish American journalist, photographer, and humanitarian. She was born in Brooklyn in 1911 and went on to achieve great academic success, becoming the youngest PhD in the world at the time. Gruber's work as a journalist and photographer was seen in many prestigious publications, including the New York Herald Tribune and The New York Post, both before and after the Second World War.

Gruber's writing covered a wide range of topics, but she is perhaps best known for her work as a humanitarian. She authored nineteen books, including the National Jewish Book Award-winning biography Raquela (1978). Her writing also included several memoirs, documenting her remarkable experiences. Among these is Haven (1983), which details her role in the rescue of one thousand refugees from Europe and their safe transport to America.

Gruber's photography was also a significant part of her career. Her images captured important moments and events, providing valuable visual documentation of her experiences. Through her writing and photography, Gruber shed light on critical issues and provided insight into the lives of those affected by them. Her work has left a lasting impact and has been widely recognized for its importance and influence.