George Mandel-Mantello and His Mission to Rescue Europe’s Jews

With the tacit approval and diplomatic authority of the Salvadoran consul in Switzerland, George Mandel-Mantello, a Hungarian Jew, launched an effort to rescue thousands of Jews across the continent. Judy Cohen, director of the Museum’s photo archives, shares his story.

Learn More

• A Forgotten Suitcase: The Mantello Rescue Mission

• Holocaust Encyclopedia—Rescue

• Holocaust Encyclopedia—Escape from German-Occupied Europe

• Holocaust Encyclopedia—Jewish Aid and Rescue