Hiding Together in Occupied Warsaw, 1942–1944: The Mutual Aid Network of Jews from Sandomierz

Abstract This article examines the mutual aid network of Jews from Sandomierz who were hiding in occupied Warsaw between 1942 and 1944. The article focuses on the experiences of three individuals: Cesia Grynszpan, Aleksander Wasserman, and Lea Zoberman, and their efforts to survive the Holocaust. The article details the challenges faced by these individuals, including finding shelter, obtaining forged documents, and evading blackmailers known as szmalcownicy . It also highlights the crucial role of mutual support within the Jewish community, as well as the limited but significant assistance provided by Poles.