Who is Yitzhak Stern?The name of this person is known to everyone who watched the famous film of Steven Spielberg. Stern Yitzhak is an accountant of Oscar Schindler, a man who saved more than a thousand Jews during World War II.
Biography
Герой этой статьи родился в семье поляка Jewish origin. Education Yitzhak Stern received in Vienna. Before the war he worked in several companies, performing the duties of an accountant. Itzhak Stern, like the other Jews of Krakow, was doomed to death after the occupation of Poland. But it so happened that in his life appeared a cheerful and enterprising man named Oscar Schindler.
Some historians today refute the legend of the "savior of the Jews." What did Yitzhak Stern say about this man?
Meet Schindler
Polish accountant of Jewish originmet a businessman in 1939. Schindler was not a typical German. From time to time he visited the company where Yitzhak Stern worked. At the first meeting, he did not fail to point out to the merchant his national identity. In Poland in those years, every Jew was obliged to do this, communicating with the German. Schindler's reaction was unexpected. The man who became the prototype of the main character of Spielberg’s motion picture replied: “You shouldn’t remind me that I’m German. I know it".
Factory
Even before the invaders in Krakow organizedJewish ghettos, they issued a number of rulings. Confiscations from now on are not subject to only personal belongings. Jews deprived of money and real estate. It was Stern Yitzchak who recommended Schindler to acquire one of the Polish-Jewish enterprises. German merchant became the owner of the factory for the production of enamelware. Stern Yitzhak at this company took the post of chief accountant.
According to some historical data, thisman never worked in a factory in Krakow. He also did not take part in the compilation of the legendary list. But the fact that Stern influenced the activities of Oscar Schindler, many historians still recognize.
Штерн точно знал, как нужно управлять now. Once the owner of the factory was his brother. When the company passed into the possession of Oscar Schindler, it was on the verge of bankruptcy. The reason for this was improper management.
Schindler and Stern spent a lot of time talking.They discussed the affairs of the company, ways to avoid ruin. The accountant advised Schindler to use Jewish labor. After all, it is cheaper than the Polish. Such a proposal was beneficial for both the merchant and the Jewish population of Krakow.
Heroism
Schindler discussed not only questions with Sternbusiness. Sometimes they had long philosophical conversations. During one of them, the accountant uttered a phrase that later became famous: “Saving one life, you save the whole world.” This is a quote from the Talmud.
Stern Yitzhak - who is it?Accountant of a German company, who, taking advantage of his position, helped save Polish Jews? Schindler, in his memoirs, noted Stern's fearlessness, his readiness to help his brothers. The German businessman claimed that his transformation from an adventurer into a savior of thousands of human lives would have been impossible without this modest Jewish accountant.
Train to Brunnlitz
In 1944, the Schindler plant was moved from Krakow. Factory workers were transported to the city, which is part of the modern Czech Republic. Men and women were sent in different trains.
The first arrived on time. The second was late.It turned out that the train with women was mistakenly sent to a concentration camp. Schindler personally went to Auschwitz. Thanks to his incredible efforts, women were brought to Brunnlitz a few days later. Only Stern's mother did not return.
This case was certainly not the only example of a heroic deed. Schindler rescued Jews from the trains going to his death. He finally compiled a list that meant salvation for many Jews.
Unknown Facts
It has been published several historicalworks that reject the good intentions of Oscar Schindler. The authors of such books claim that he did not compile any list (there were nine such). Schindler allegedly only added several names to one of them. Opponents of the version of the salvation of the Jews claim that Stern never worked in the company of a German businessman. And therefore, the heroism of an accountant is questionable.
Schindler's wife confirmed theseassumptions. But later, in an interview, stated that the factory in Czechoslovakia really did not bring any profit. Emilia Schindler dealt with money issues, and therefore had accurate information.
One way or another, you want to believe in heroism and self-sacrifice. Oscar Schindler and Yitzhak Stern, despite the controversial claims of historians, will forever remain legends.
