JEWISH FAMILY 1939-1945. SELECTED ISSUES - COLLECTIVE WORK

The book "Jewish Family 1939-1945. Selected Issues" is a collection of articles devoted to the functioning and transformations of the Jewish family during World War II. The authors analyze the living conditions in ghettos, in hiding, and in occupied territories, showing the various socio-psychological factors that shaped the world of the Jewish family in extreme conditions.

• In-depth analysis of the functioning of the Jewish family during World War II
• Diverse perspectives of the authors, showing various aspects of family life
• Detailed study of living conditions in ghettos, in hiding, and in occupied territories
• Analysis of socio-psychological factors shaping the world of the Jewish family
• Collective work, presenting the wealth of knowledge and experience of various researchers
• Important contribution to research on Jewish history and culture

The institution of marriage and family played an extremely important role in traditional Judaism. It was the duty of every Orthodox Jew to marry and have children, and religious commandments and prohibitions precisely regulated individual areas of family life and the related rights and obligations of spouses. World War II shook this world of norms and values, changing the models of family functioning, roles, hierarchies, and bonds.

The authors of the articles included in the book are interested in both the changing living conditions in large cities and in the countryside, as well as the various socio-psychological factors constituting the world of the Jewish family in unusual, abnormal conditions of German occupation, ghettos, or in hiding, on the Aryan side. This book is a valuable contribution to research on Jewish history and culture, showing the difficult realities of family life during the Holocaust.

The Warsaw Ghetto Museum, the publisher of this publication, is an institution that cares for the preservation of the memory of the victims of the Holocaust and the dissemination of knowledge about the history of the Warsaw Ghetto. The museum's mission is education and commemoration, as well as conducting scientific research and exhibitions. The museum's publications are an important element of this activity, contributing to a better understanding of Jewish history and culture.

The book "Jewish Family 1939-1945. Selected Issues" is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of World War II, the Holocaust, and Jewish culture and tradition. The collective work presents various perspectives and analyses, showing the complexity and tragedy of the fate of the Jewish family during the Holocaust. It is a read that encourages reflection and contemplation on the past.