Unveiling the Unexplored: Orthodox Jews in Poland during the Holocaust

2024 J. B. and Maurice C. Shapiro Annual Lecture
Orthodox Jews suffered greatly during the Holocaust, yet their experiences have been inadequately studied by scholars. By examining diverse sources-including diaries, memoirs, letters, and photographs-we can shed light on previously unknown aspects of Orthodox Jewish life during the Holocaust. Moreover, by exploring themes-such as the early days of occupation, leadership dynamics, the experiences of Jewish youth, responses to adversity, and rescue efforts-we can advance the field of Holocaust studies as a whole.
Opening Remarks
Dr. Lisa Leff, Director, Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Center for Advanced Holocaust Studies, United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
Speaker
Dr. Havi Dreifuss
Professor of History, Department of Jewish History, Tel Aviv University
Moderator
Dr. Elizabeth Anthony
Director, Visiting Scholar Programs, United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
The Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Center’s mission is to ensure the long-term growth and vitality of Holocaust studies. To do that, it is essential to provide opportunities for new generations of scholars. The vitality and the integrity of Holocaust studies require openness, independence, and free inquiry so that new ideas are generated and tested through peer review and public debate. The opinions of scholars expressed before, during the course of, or after their activities with the Mandel Center do not represent and are not endorsed by the Museum or its Mandel Center.