Overview
The Righteous Among the Nations is an honor bestowed upon non-Jews who risked their lives to save Jews during the Holocaust, while Yad Vashem is the institution responsible for recognizing and commemorating these heroes. This comparison explores the differences and connections between these two entities, including their history, purpose, and significance. For example, [[antonina-zabinska|Antonina Żabińska]], a Polish writer, was recognized as one of the Righteous Among the Nations for her efforts in smuggling Jews out of the [[warsaw-ghetto|Warsaw Ghetto]] with her husband [[jan-zabinski|Jan Żabiński]], who was the director of the [[warsaw-zoo|Warsaw Zoo]].