Righteous Among the Nations and Yad Vashem

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Describe the Righteous Among the Nations honored by Yad Vashem.

Non-Jews who took great risks to save Jews during the Holocaust.

What was the common trait among the Righteous Among the Nations?

They protected their Jewish neighbors during a time of hostility and indifference.

How did the mainstream attitudes towards Jews during the Holocaust differ from the actions of the Righteous Among the Nations?

The mainstream ranged from indifference to hostility, while the rescuers regarded Jews as fellow human beings within their universe of obligation.

According to Primo Levi, what impact did his rescuer Lorenzo Perrone have on him?

Lorenzo Perrone reminded Primo Levi of a just world outside their own, which gave him hope and a reason to survive. Signup and view all the answers

What were some of the common actions taken by those who collaborated with the perpetrators during the Holocaust?

Some collaborated by watching their former neighbors being rounded up and killed, while others benefited from the expropriation of Jews' property. Signup and view all the answers

What characterized the rescuers known as the Righteous Among the Nations during the Holocaust?

They demonstrated extraordinary courage and upheld human values, viewing Jews as part of their universe of obligation. Signup and view all the answers

What was the point when bystanders decided to act in helping persecuted Jews?

When they were confronted with the deportation or killing of the Jews. Signup and view all the answers

In Eastern Europe, what were the consequences for people who sheltered Jews during the Holocaust?

The Germans executed not only the people who sheltered Jews, but their entire family as well. Signup and view all the answers

What was the constant fear that rescuers and the rescued lived under during the Holocaust?

Fear of being caught and denounced by neighbors or collaborators. Signup and view all the answers

Who were the Righteous Among the Nations that rescued Jews during the Holocaust?

Christians from all denominations, Muslims, agnostics, men and women of all ages, and people from all walks of life. Signup and view all the answers

Why did most rescuers decide to shelter Jews during the Holocaust?

Some acted out of political, ideological, or religious convictions, while others were ordinary human beings who cared about those around them. Signup and view all the answers

What were some characteristics that distinguished rescuers from bystanders during the Holocaust?

Empathy and a sense of connection to others Signup and view all the answers

What is the main form of help extended by the Righteous Among the Nations?

Hiding Jews in the rescuers' home or on their property Signup and view all the answers

In what kind of places were Jews hidden in rural areas of Eastern Europe?

Hideouts or bunkers under houses, cowsheds, barns Signup and view all the answers

Other than hiding, what was another way the Righteous Among the Nations helped Jews?

Providing false papers and false identities Signup and view all the answers

Where were some Jews hidden in Western Europe?

Houses, farms, convents Signup and view all the answers

What was one way diplomats in Budapest helped Jews during the Holocaust?

Issuing protective papers and hanging their countries' flags over buildings Signup and view all the answers

How did some clergy members assist Jews in assuming false identities?

By faking baptism certificates Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The Righteous Among the Nations

The Righteous Among the Nations are non-Jews who risked their lives to save Jews during the Holocaust, coming from different nations, religions, and walks of life.

Characteristics of the Righteous

They protected their Jewish neighbors in a time of hostility and indifference.
They regarded Jews as fellow human beings, unlike the mainstream who showed indifference and hostility.

Types of Rescue Efforts

Providing shelter and hiding Jews in homes, properties, or secret hideouts.
Providing false papers and false identities to help Jews assume non-Jewish identities.
Smuggling and assisting Jews to escape dangerous zones to safer locations.

Challenges Faced by Rescuers

They lived under constant fear of being caught and punished, with some being executed or imprisoned.
They had to sacrifice their normal lives and embark on a clandestine existence.
They faced the danger of denunciation by neighbors or collaborators.

Who Were the Righteous?

Ordinary people from all walks of life, including Christians, Muslims, agnostics, and people of all ages and professions.
They shared characteristics such as empathy, a sense of connection to others, and independence, which enabled them to act against the accepted conventions.

What Can We Learn from the Righteous?

That every person can make a difference in the face of injustice.
That humanity and courage can prevail even in the darkest of times.

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Learn about the non-Jews honored by Yad Vashem for risking their lives to save Jews during the Holocaust. Explore the diverse backgrounds and acts of bravery that united these individuals in protecting their Jewish neighbors from harm.