User Comments:
While searching the database under the exact setting for the last name "Helfand", I was able to find 3 individuals that shared the same address as Rywka. Godel (born 19.10.1901) was the oldest male listed at the residence, and I believe that he was Rywka's father. Estera (born 14.08.1892) was the oldest female living at the residence, and I believe that she was Rywka's mother. Idel (born 04.12.1926) was the only other child listed at the residence, and I believe that he was Rywka's brother.To find out further information about possible transports, I searched jewishgen.org Lodz Ghetto List. I was able to find that Godel perished within the Ghetto on 07.11.1941. Estera, Rywka, and Idel all share a transport date of 10.09.1942. According to Secondary SOurces, this date is indicative of a transport to Chelmno. I believe that the remaining members of the Helfand family perished in the gas vans at Chelmno. I was unable to find any further information about any family memebers past this date.
Approver Comments:
I agree with your conclusions. September 10, 1942 fell within the Gehsperre Aktion, during which the oldest and youngest residents of the ghetto were deported to Chelmno. You may now add Chelmno as her place of death as well. Thank you for helping to complete Rywka's record.