"If I Did Nothing, I Would Be Consenting to Murder" — Irena Gut Opdyke, the Woman Who Hid 12 Jews in a Nazi Officer's Basement
Irena Gut Opdyke, a young Polish nurse, risked everything by hiding twelve Jewish friends in the basement of a Nazi major's villa during World War II. After immigrating to America, she devoted her remaining years to educating millions about courage, compassion, and the power of one person's choice.
Jul 30, 2026