The Illusion of Safety: The Story of the Greek Jews During the Second World War

by Michael Matsas

Published by Vrahori Books, 2021

New Edition, Revised and Expanded

Interviews and Lectures

Lecture on the Greek Holocaust by Dr. Michael Matsas hosted by Rabbi Nitzan Bergman on July 28, 2025.

“Lecture of the Jews of Greece during the Second World War”
St. Francis Episcopal Church | June 2, 2022 (Transcript, Lecture Slides)

“The Story of the Greek Jews During WWII”
National Arts Club | February 9, 2022
“Story of Greek Jews in WWII”
Tracing Your Family Roots | April 26, 2011
Michael Matsas speaking to the
Washington Council NA’AMAT – May 10, 2004
Michael Matsas The Illusion of Safety : The Story of the Greek Jews During the Second World War
“Collections of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum:
‘Oral history interview with Michael Naoum Matsas’”
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum | October 4, 1994
  • To access the interview with the USHMM, please click on the above photo.