The Times of Israel Daily Briefing Day 568: Prof. Manuela Consonni on how women resisted the Nazis
Apr 26, 2025
In this engaging conversation, Prof. Manuela Consonni, Director of Hebrew University's Vidal Sassoon International Center for the Study of Antisemitism, sheds light on women's roles in resisting the Nazis. She reveals how women, both Jewish and non-Jewish, fought back in diverse ways while shouldering the heavy burden of family survival. The discussion also touches on the emotional layers of their resistance and the use of Holocaust language in today’s context, particularly regarding the ongoing crisis with Hamas. A powerful exploration of memory and resilience!
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Broad Definition of Resistance
- Resistance during the Holocaust took many forms including armed, political, and survival-based resistance.
- For many Jews, especially women, merely surviving the Holocaust was itself an act of resistance.
Women's Unique Holocaust Experience
- Women's experience in the Holocaust, especially regarding sexuality and bodily violence, remains largely unspoken.
- The exhibition highlights both Jewish and non-Jewish women's diverse roles and the particular suffering women endured.
Anne Frank as a Symbol of Resistance
- Anne Frank symbolizes resistance through innocence and awareness despite being a child.
- Her mother’s decision to hide was a vital act of resistance to help their family survive.
