Bravery in the Shadows: Teenage Couriers of the Ghetto
1-Time Lecture | Available
In the fall of 1940, the Nazis began forcibly relocating Polish Jews into ghettos, isolating them from the outside world and their fellow community members. Amidst this harrowing reality, leaders of various Jewish political parties recognized a critical need for couriers to transmit vital news and intelligence between ghettos. They also needed brave individuals to smuggle IDs, money, weapons, and even people to safety. Remarkably, young women—often just teenagers—were ideally suited for these perilous tasks, drawing on their experiences from the interwar period.
Join Mitchell Kraus for an eye-opening exploration of this courageous network of young women who risked everything to defy oppression. Discover their stories of resilience, bravery, and determination, and learn how their actions shaped the fate of their communities during one of history’s darkest times. Do not miss this opportunity to delve into a vital chapter of history that speaks to the power of hope and resistance!
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