At Great Risk: Memoirs of Rescue during the Holocaust

In a village in Poland, a farmer hides Fishel and his family; in a Protestant orphanage in Slovakia, a pastor shelters David and his brother; and in France, underground networks save Eva and her sisters. At a time when most turned away from the anti-Jewish atrocities, some people risked their lives to save their Jewish friends, neighbours and often, even strangers. These three stories emphasize not only the courage and moral strength of a rescuer, but also the survivor’s remembrance and gratitude to them. After the war, Fishel and Eva were instrumental in having their rescuers honoured with the title of Righteous Among the Nations, and David reconnected with his rescuer, who was also named righteous. At Great Risk also features fifteen Azrieli Foundation authors who were rescued during the Holocaust.

Introduction by Carol Rittner and Mary Johnson