Risk and Resistance: The Elise Kann Jaeger Collection

When Germany occupied the Netherlands, a young Elise Kann went into hiding with Molly Van Heel, a non-Jewish friend of her mother’s, and Molly’s husband, Jerry. It wasn’t until decades later that Elise learned the full story behind the Van Heels’ efforts to rescue countless Jews.

Learn More

• Holocaust Encyclopedia—The Netherlands

• Holocaust Encyclopedia—Non–Jewish Resistance

• Holocaust Encyclopedia—Rescue