Hiding Together in Occupied Warsaw, 1942–1944: The Mutual Aid Network of Jews from Sandomierz

Key Points

• The aim is to explore the mutual aid network among Jews from Sandomierz hiding in Warsaw during the Holocaust.
• Examined the experiences of three specific individuals: Cesia Grynszpan, Aleksander Wasserman, and Lea Zoberman.
• Analyzed the challenges they faced, including shelter, forged documents, and evading threats.
• Investigated the role of community support and external assistance from Poles.
• Documented that mutual support was crucial for survival among the Jewish community.
• Identified the significant risk posed by blackmailers and the need for secrecy.
• Highlighted the importance of forged documents in facilitating their survival.

Abstract