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During World War II many Jews went into hiding to escape Nazi
concentration camps. For some, hiding Jews was a profitable
business. They would agree to hid Jews in exchange for money.
When the money ran out, many would turn on their Jewish charges
and hand them over to the Nazis. But there were a select few who
could not turn their backs on their fellow human beings, no
matter the cost. These non-Jewish people who risked their own
lives to save the Jews from Nazi persecution are referred to as
The Righteous Among the Nations. In most cases these individuals
never intended to become a rescuer, the opportunity often
presented itself by a simple