Language:
English
Year of publication:
1990
Titel der Quelle:
Yad Vashem Studies
Angaben zur Quelle:
20 (1990) 211-236
Keywords:
Dror (youth movement)
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Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945)
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Youth movements, Jewish
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Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945)
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Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945) Rescue
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Jews
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World War, 1939-1945 Jewish resistance
Abstract:
Discusses the activities of young Zionist leaders from Bedzin who faced the dilemma of choosing between preparations for struggle or escape through rescue efforts supported from abroad. The examination of Bedzin as a case study is facilitated by the large number of letters, diaries, and testimonies that have been preserved. Rescue possibilities were better than in other places due to the proximity to Slovakia, and contacts with Zionist groups from Czestochowa in the General Government. The options were emigration to Palestine, escape to Slovakia, or obtaining foreign passports through the aid of the Geneva rescue office. Analyzes the rescue efforts of the Dror and other Zionist youth movements during the period of deportations and Nazi "actions" in 1942-43, and their revolt in August 1943.
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