Archive · 12 Nov 2025
Statue of Maharaja Digvijaysinh Jadeja Unveiled in Israel for WWII Refugee Rescue
A kind king from India, Maharaja Digvijaysinh Jadeja, helped hundreds of children from Poland during a very difficult time called World War II.
When Poland was invaded, many children became homeless and were in danger.
The Maharaja opened his home and built a special place for them in India.
He gave them food, shelter, schools, and even hired special cooks and teachers so they wouldn't forget their home country.
He treated all the children with love, no matter their religion.
Now, in Israel, a statue has been put up to remember his brave and kind actions.
This shows that people remember his kindness even after many years and across different countries.
A statue honoring Maharaja Jamsaheb Digvijaysinh Jadeja was unveiled in Nevatim, Israel.
Maharaja Jadeja provided refuge to hundreds of Polish children, many of whom were Jewish, during World War II.
The statue commemorates his humanitarian efforts in sheltering and caring for these children in Nawanagar, India, starting in 1942.
The unveiling event was organized by the Indian Jewish Heritage Centre and the Cochin Jewish Heritage Centre.
Israel and Poland have previously honored Maharaja Jadeja for his compassionate actions during a time of global crisis.
- Who
- Maharaja Digvijaysinh Jadeja of Nawanagar
- What
- A statue was unveiled in his honor for providing refuge to Polish and Jewish children during WWII.
- When
- Recently (unveiling date not explicitly specified, but event noted for November 11, 2025). The rescue efforts took place starting in 1942.
- Where
- Nevatim, southern Israel
- Why
- To commemorate his act of compassion and humanitarianism in sheltering hundreds of refugee children during World War II.
- Maharaja's Full Name
- Digvijaysinh Ranjitsinh Jadeja
- Title
- Last ruler of Nawanagar (Jamnagar)
- Action
- Sheltered Polish refugee children, including Jewish children, during WWII
- Location of Statue
- Nevatim, southern Israel
- Organizers of Unveiling
- Indian Jewish Heritage Centre (IJHC) and Cochin Jewish Heritage Centre (CJHC)
- Year of Refugee Camp Establishment
- 1942