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home aron heller journalist broadcaster author of zaidy s band skip to content home writing nokia bell labs history bell labs researcher profiles nokia leader profiles associated press arts entertainment asap blogging elections politics holocaust stories israel hamas wars israel lebanon war military security religion sports ottawa citizen israel series mount everest series obituaries first person series graduate work columbia news service freelance the times of israel the cjn nbc news zaidy s band broadcast nokia bell labs defense matters podcast ap tv radio events press about contact home writing nokia bell labs history bell labs researcher profiles nokia leader profiles associated press arts entertainment asap blogging elections politics holocaust stories israel hamas wars israel lebanon war military security religion sports ottawa citizen israel series mount everest series obituaries first person series graduate work columbia news service freelance the times of israel the cjn nbc news zaidy s band broadcast nokia bell labs defense matters podcast ap tv radio events press about contact search search home writing nokia bell labs history bell labs researcher profiles nokia leader profiles associated press arts entertainment asap blogging elections politics holocaust stories israel hamas wars israel lebanon war military security religion sports ottawa citizen israel series mount everest series obituaries first person series graduate work columbia news service freelance the times of israel the cjn nbc news zaidy s band broadcast nokia bell labs defense matters podcast ap tv radio events press about contact search search aron heller journalist broadcaster author zaidy s band the untold stories of a jewish band of brothers in world war ii paperback november 11 2025 zaidy s band traces journalist aron heller s decade long journey to uncover his grandfather s hidden world war ii past exposing a colorful cast of jewish canadian band of brothers along the way a powerful blend of memoir history and mystery the book reveals how even the humblest acts of world war ii service shaped a generation and left a lasting impact for years to come order with amazon other options available aron heller is the lead writer for nokia bell labs and an israel based writer columnist and broadcaster he is also the author of the 2025 book zaidy s band the untold stories of a jewish band of brothers in world war ii endorsements finally a book has arrived that gives these jewish soldiers the long overdue yet never fully recognized respect that they so rightfully deserve the author s intimate journey with his zaidy and many others like him carries forward a powerful message of pride and the jewish mantra to make this world a better place for all people nancy spielberg producer and president playmount productions in this fascinating historical dive aron heller uses his years of journalistic experience on his own family skillfully unraveling the untold stories of canadian boys thrown into the most horrific days of the twentieth century zaidy s band is a dramatic portrait of a dark time and of a few ordinary men who helped save the world and didn t want to talk about it matti friedman author of pumpkinflowers a soldier s story of a forgotten war zaidy s band is a personal odyssey an investigative tour de force and a window into a vanishing era but most of all it s a set of engaging and deftly told stories whose themes resonate all too clearly in today s world alex hutchinson new york times bestselling author of endure and the explorer s gene with the skill of a journalist and the warmth of a grandson aron heller has written a tender portrait of a man and his band of brothers jewish men who fought for the allies in world war ii for me this book was not only an excellent history lesson but also a poignant reminder to learn from those we love while we still have them in our lives ari l goldman professor emeritus school of journalism columbia university and author of the search for god at harvard in this lucid informative and deeply honest book aron heller tells the canadian version of the jews of the greatest generation heller may have started with the narrower mission of discovering the wartime experiences of his beloved yet evasive grandfather mickey but in the end this author paints a broader portrait of valor and purpose by tens of thousands of canadian jewish soldiers samuel g freedman author of jew vs jew and professor emeritus at the columbia school of journalism in this moving account of his search for his grandfather s world war ii past aron heller ponders the gaps in his knowledge about his zaidy s history how well do we know our own kin and what do we know exactly piecing together shards of information a key issue surfaces all too relevant today the deep patriotism of minority group members so deep that it prompts them to take up arms debórah dwork author of saints and liars the story of americans who saved refugees from the nazis with humor wit and pathos heller tells a largely unknown story of jewish heroism in the air in the struggle to defeat nazism in these times it is a story that is well worth repeating david jay bercuson professor of history university of calgary and officer order of canada beautifully written and illustrated with rare photographs and documents aron heller s book unfolds into a powerful exploration of forgotten heroes the jewish soldiers and officers who fought in world war ii with the curiosity and rigor of an investigative journalist heller retraces the lives of his grandfather and his comrades their service their friendships and their enduring role in building and sustaining peace this is history at its finest rooted in human stories yet illuminating a broader historical narrative anna shternshis j richard and dorothy shiff chair in jewish studies university of toronto book events remembrance day service temple sinai synagogue toronto on remote november 11 2026 veteran s day 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s remember the jewish world war ii veterans all posts contact name email message i agree to the privacy policy send zaidy s band the untold stories of a jewish band of brothers in world war ii is available for purchase at utppublishing com and major book retailers for more information to request a review copy arrange an interview with the author or for any other media inquiries please contact maya ventresca at mventresca utorontopress com or 647 805 5102 linkedin facebook instagram x twitter 2025 aron heller web by privacy policy accessibility declaration this website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience and analyze traffic by continuing to use this site you agree to our use of cookies