Francisca Halamajowa, a Polish-Catholic woman, rescued 16 Jewish neighbors during the Holocaust by posing as a Nazi sympathizer. She hid them in her home, cooking and caring for them while German troops camped on her property and hostile neighbors were nearby. She even sheltered a defected German soldier, risking execution. Despite being an unusual story, Halamajowa's bravery and selflessness are a testament to the human spirit.
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Francisca Halamajowa, a Polish-Catholic woman, risked everything to shelter 15 Jews from the Holocaust, defying danger to ensure their survival.
