The Bielski brothers led the largest armed rescue operation of Jews by Jews in World War II. The forests were they played as young boys is where they formed a community that numbered 1250 Jews. With Tuvia as commander of this partisan group, no Jewish refugee was turned away. Every person, including the elderly, women,the sick and children were invited to join them in the forest. It is through his leadership, as well as that of his brothers, Zus and Asael, that the group survived starvation, harsh winters and the threat of the Germans. The existence of and the survival of this group challenges the image of European Jews as passive victims.
When I was reading about the things that the brothers had accomplished it touched my heart because if they were not so brave many more Jews would have lost their lives. Knowing that they risked their own lives to save others is unbelievable and people should take this event and think about others before thinking of themselves. If everyone stuck together like this then a lot of people would help others in need no matter what kind of help it may be. In order to understand what I am talking bout you will have to see it yourself at The Florida Holocaust Museum located downtown St.Pete because everyone is not affected the same.
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