Jewish Resistance Jewish partisan Boris Yochai plants dynamite on a railroad track. Vilna, 1943 or 1944.

a strong supporter of a party, cause, or person. What is a PARTISAN? a strong supporter of a party, cause, or person. What are 3 words you use to describe a partisan ? During World War II approximately 30,000 Jews escaped ghettos and work camps and formed organized armed resistance groups to fight the Nazis. These groups were known as partisans. Despite the odds, women were able to join the partisans. Their work in the partisan camps ranged from domestic duties such as cleaning cooking and nursing, to reconnaissance, weapons transport, as well as armed combat. Women made up approximately 10% of the partisans.

Escape and hiding can be considered forms of resistance Escape and hiding can be considered forms of resistance. What are the obstacles encountered in escaping and hiding from the enemy? Obstacles

The survivors tell of heartbreaking separation from loved ones at the time of deportation and arrival in the camps. Why do you think the Nazis separated families? Separation

As a small group, read and annotate the following article about the heroic partisans and identify key points. Make sure to include the heading of the section you are reading. Be prepared to share what you learned. Articles

Sobibor The Plan, The Revolt, The Escape https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=22IzI9eaewQ Sobibor The Plan, The Revolt, The Escape