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Bielski Brothers Research Paper

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In 1942, three brothers by the name of Bielski displayed their benevolence and sense of unity by establishing a resistance unit to rescue and protect Jews during World War II. Tuvia, Asael, and Zus Bielski were undoubtedly motivated to rescue other jews like themselves, after the massacre of Jews on December 8, 1941 and escaping to a Belarussian forest. The partisan offered to protect and shelter any Jew in need of help and were even further motivated to go and rescue Jews that were trapped in the ghettos. While most camps made to protect Jews would not accept those who were physically unable to assist in the rebellion, the Bielski brothers showed their generosity by accepting anyone who came to them. By doing this they built a community of

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