When discussing about the final solution he asked if he could take some of the Jews as free labor, which was not weird at all and usually happened. Then he would keep asking for more Jews so he could use them for other jobs. He and his wife saved many Jews from going to concentration camps without the Nazis knowing.
Oskar Schindler's primary allies included his wife, Emilie Schindler, who supported his efforts to save Jewish lives, and his Jewish accountant, Itzhak Stern, who helped him manage his factory and identify Jewish workers to protect. Additionally, local Jewish leaders and the Jewish community in Kraków played crucial roles in facilitating Schindler's operations. Schindler’s relationships with various officials and contacts in the Nazi regime also contributed to his ability to shield his workers from deportation.
During the Holocaust, Oscar Schindler saved the lives of the Jewish people who worked for him in his factory. For Jews, the Sabbath (called "Shabbat" in Hebrew or "Shabbos" in Yiddish) is from Sundown Friday night to Sundown Saturday night. The sabbath is the day of rest, and Schindler allowed his Jewish workers to observe their sabbath.
The workers signed their names on a letter for Oskar Schindler to express their gratitude and support for him. Schindler had risked his own safety to save them from the Holocaust by employing Jewish workers in his factories, providing them with protection from deportation to concentration camps. The letter served as a testament to their appreciation and solidarity, highlighting the profound impact Schindler had on their lives.
Krakow is a city in Poland and is where Shindler's factory is located.
Oskar Schindler worked for Adolf Hitler as a Nazi during the holocaust during WWII. He saved aprox. 1.1 thousand Jews by sending them to freedom and comfort in Poland where he had a factory.
Schindler's factory, officially known as Oskar Schindler's Enamelware Factory, operated from 1939 to 1945 during World War II. Initially focused on producing enamelware, the factory later became a haven for Jewish workers, as Schindler sought to protect them from the Holocaust. His efforts resulted in the saving of over a thousand Jewish lives. After the war, the factory ceased operations as the war came to an end.
Oskar Schindler's primary allies included his wife, Emilie Schindler, who supported his efforts to save Jewish lives, and his Jewish accountant, Itzhak Stern, who helped him manage his factory and identify Jewish workers to protect. Additionally, local Jewish leaders and the Jewish community in Kraków played crucial roles in facilitating Schindler's operations. Schindler’s relationships with various officials and contacts in the Nazi regime also contributed to his ability to shield his workers from deportation.
Krakau-Plaszow
In "Schindler's List," Jews wanted to work in Oskar Schindler's factory as it offered a chance for survival during the Holocaust. Being employed there provided them with relative safety from deportation to concentration camps, as Schindler's factory was deemed essential for war production. Additionally, the factory provided food, shelter, and a sense of community, making it a beacon of hope in a dire situation. Ultimately, working for Schindler represented a lifeline amidst the pervasive threat of death.
During the Holocaust, Oscar Schindler saved the lives of the Jewish people who worked for him in his factory. For Jews, the Sabbath (called "Shabbat" in Hebrew or "Shabbos" in Yiddish) is from Sundown Friday night to Sundown Saturday night. The sabbath is the day of rest, and Schindler allowed his Jewish workers to observe their sabbath.
Enamelware or pots and pans
The workers signed their names on a letter for Oskar Schindler to express their gratitude and support for him. Schindler had risked his own safety to save them from the Holocaust by employing Jewish workers in his factories, providing them with protection from deportation to concentration camps. The letter served as a testament to their appreciation and solidarity, highlighting the profound impact Schindler had on their lives.
They made made pots and pans as well as many types munitions including artillary shells though it has been said by both Oskar Schindler and the SchindlerJuden (Shindler Jews) that all munitions were faulty. To make this roughly 1200 Jewish workers were used all saved by Oskar Shindler and those who helped him!
Oskar Schindler
He didn't; he made them work in his factory.
I guess the Schindler Jews had not had their Sabbath in a while and it was a kind gesture by Schindler. They had been working hard in his factory and the Sabbath is a day of rest and worship, so it was a break as well
In "Schindler's List," accountant Itzhak Stern plays a pivotal role in opening the doors for Jewish rescue by leveraging his financial expertise and connections. He recognizes the potential for Schindler's factory to employ Jewish workers, which not only provides them with a means of survival but also positions Schindler as a protector. Through meticulous record-keeping and orchestrating the creation of a false list of workers, Stern helps facilitate the rescue of over a thousand Jews, turning Schindler's business into a sanctuary amid the Holocaust. His actions underscore the power of resourcefulness and moral courage in the face of dire circumstances.