The Ringelblum Archive

The Ringelblum Archive, also known as the Oyneg Shabes Archive, is a collection of documents created by Jewish residents in the Warsaw Ghetto during World War II. Initiated by historian Emanuel Ringelblum, it aimed to record the experiences of Jews facing Nazi persecution. The archive includes diaries, reports, and everyday records, providing valuable insights into life under oppression. Hidden in milk cans and metal boxes, the documents were discovered after the war, serving as a vital historical resource that illuminates the social, cultural, and political context of the Holocaust.