THE MINSK GHETTO. TESTIMONY OF RESISTANCE - HERSZ SMOLAR

The book "The Minsk Ghetto. Testimony of Resistance" is a moving testimony to the times of the Holocaust and the heroism of people who, in the face of cruelty, retained their dignity and will to fight. It is a story of collective and individual heroism, extracted from memory by Hersz Smolar, the initiator and leader of the resistance movement in the Minsk Ghetto.

• Testimony of the Holocaust: Authentic record of events in the Minsk Ghetto.
• Heroism: Shows the collective and individual heroism of Jews.
• Resistance Movement: Report on the organization and activities of the underground in the Ghetto.
• Fight for Dignity: A story about preserving humanity in inhuman conditions.
• Antisemitism: The book as a response to stereotypes and prejudices.
• Foreword by Aleksander Smolar: Personal reflection of the author's son on the significance of the book.

As Aleksander Smolar writes in the foreword, this book was important to him because it concerns his father, who did not like to talk about his merits. In the Minsk underground, he was nicknamed Modest. He avoided shedding light on himself, his biography, his thoughts and his achievements. From the testimonies of others, we learn that he was in fact the initiator and leader of the resistance movement in the Ghetto - he himself rather emphasizes the existence of a leadership group to which he belonged.

The book allows you to defend your own self-esteem, the assessment of your loved ones and Jews in general against the degrading image of Jewish helplessness, lack of will to fight, and even Jewish cowardice. It is a story about people who, in the face of death, did not give up and fought for survival, for dignity and for memory.

Austeria Publishing House presents this important testimony in a new edition, taking care to preserve the authenticity of the message and giving a voice to those who have passed away, but whose story still lives on. This book is not only a historical document, but also a warning and inspiration for future generations.

Sergiusz Kowalski's translation adds value to this edition, making it accessible to a wide range of readers. The 205x151 mm format and blister packaging ensure the durability and aesthetic appearance of the book, which will certainly find its place in every library.

Austeria is a publishing house specializing in publications in the fields of history, culture and Jewish literature. Attention to detail and high editorial quality are the hallmarks of this publishing house, which has been enjoying the recognition of readers and critics for years.

This is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of World War II, the Holocaust and the resistance movement. It is a book that makes you think and stays in your memory long after reading.