Throughout the war, Jews escaping from Poland warned the Hungarian Jews about the Nazis’ schemes and intentions. The typical response they received was “meshugeneh poylishe!” Even when Hungarian Jews were ordered to report for transport to Auschwitz, many swallowed the Nazis’ line about “resettlement” and showed up with pots, pans, and fine delicacies. Blaming all this on Kasztner doesn’t make sense.
Menu