Hidden Child And Her Dutch Rescuers Jewish Children In The Holocaust

The Holocaust was a dark period in history that saw the persecution and extermination of millions of Jews by the Nazis during World War II. Amongst the victims were countless children who were subjected to unimaginable horrors. However, amidst the despair, there were shining moments of hope and bravery where individuals risked their lives to save Jewish children. This article focuses on a hidden child and her Dutch rescuers, shedding light on their remarkable stories of survival and resilience.

Hidden Child - Life in Hiding

Sarah Cohen was a young Jewish girl living with her parents in Amsterdam when the Nazis invaded the Netherlands. Recognizing the danger they were facing, Sarah's parents made the difficult decision to send her into hiding with a non-Jewish family. She was separated from her parents and forced to live under an assumed identity for her safety.

Sarah's life in hiding was filled with fear and uncertainty. She had to keep her true identity a secret, never revealing her Jewish heritage. Living in constant fear of discovery, she found solace in the generosity and compassion of her Dutch rescuers.

Sabine's Odyssey: A Hidden Child and her Dutch Rescuers (Jewish Children in the Holocaust)

by Agnes Schipper (Kindle Edition)

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The Dutch Rescuers - Unsung Heroes

The Dutch resistance played a significant role in rescuing Jewish children during the Holocaust. With the help of a network known as the Dutch Underground, many Jewish children were saved from deportation to concentration camps. These brave individuals risked their lives to protect others, displaying incredible resilience and determination.

Among these unsung heroes were the van der Berg family, who risked their own safety to shelter Sarah Cohen. They provided her with a safe haven, treating her as their own child. Despite the constant danger, the van der Berg family never wavered in their commitment to protecting Sarah and other Jewish children like her.

The Holocaust - A Tragic Legacy

The Holocaust left an indelible scar on history, forever changing the lives of those who survived and their descendants. It is vital to remember the atrocities committed during this dark period to ensure that such horrors are never repeated.

Hidden children, like Sarah Cohen, were forced to grow up far too quickly, becoming witnesses to the evil perpetrated by the Nazis. The emotional and psychological toll of their experiences is immeasurable.

The stories of hidden children and their rescuers serve as a reminder of the power of compassion and the strength of the human spirit even in the face of unimaginable adversity.

Hidden children like Sarah Cohen owed their lives to the bravery and selflessness of individuals who risked everything to save them. Their stories inspire us to never forget the Holocaust and to remain vigilant against all forms of discrimination and persecution.

We must honor the memory of those who perished and ensure that their stories are never erased from history. By doing so, we can strive for a world where no child faces the horrifying experiences endured by those during the Holocaust.

Sabine's Odyssey: A Hidden Child and her Dutch Rescuers (Jewish Children in the Holocaust)

by Agnes Schipper (Kindle Edition)

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	10213 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	327 pages
Lending	:	Enabled
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This is the story of Sabine Fröhlich and the harrowing experiences of her family during the Nazi regime – experiences she did not disclose to her children for decades. Sabine was raised as Catholic with her brother Andreas. As a result, she did not understand that the rapidly emerging antisemitic propaganda would be applied to her family, including her father, a decorated German WWI veteran. She first becomes aware of her Jewish heritage when her brother is not allowed to join the popular Hitler Youth. After Kristallnacht, her family flees Germany hoping for US visas, only to become trapped in the Netherlands when the Germans invade.

In June 1941, the Nazis seize her brother as hostage for an act of sabotage, deporting him to Mauthausen where he perishes within months. As the mass deportation of Jews from Amsterdam accelerates, Andreas’ friends help Sabine and her parents find hiding places in the North Holland countryside where they live under false names and must move multiple times for their safety.

Sabine’s Odyssey is a beautifully painful memoir written by Agnes Schipper in honor of her mother’s life during World War II and of her father, a member of the Dutch Resistance. In it, Agnes retells the story of her mother’s struggles during her hidden years. Yet this is not merely a story of struggle, but one of kindness, courage, and resistance. This memoir gives voice to those who stayed silent for years.