Historical Figures

Who were some of the people who helped save Jews in World War 2?

There were many people who helped save Jews during the Holocaust. Some of the most notable include:

* Oskar Schindler: A German businessman who saved the lives of over 1,200 Jews by employing them in his factories during the war.

* Raoul Wallenberg: A Swedish diplomat who saved thousands of Jews in Budapest by providing them with Swedish passports and housing them in safe houses.

* Chiune Sugihara: A Japanese diplomat who saved the lives of over 6,000 Jews by issuing them transit visas to Japan.

* Irena Sendler: A Polish social worker who saved the lives of over 2,500 Jewish children by smuggling them out of the Warsaw Ghetto.

* Davit Tuvim: A Georgian rabbi who saved the lives of over 200 Jews by hiding them in his synagogue during the war.

* The Righteous Among the Nations: A term used to describe the non-Jews who risked their lives to save Jews during the Holocaust. Over 27,000 people have been recognized as Righteous Among the Nations by the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial in Jerusalem.

These are just a few of the many people who helped save Jews during the Holocaust. Their actions were a testament to their courage, humanity, and commitment to justice.