Overview: Jozef Sterngold was a key figure in the Belgian Jewish resistance during World War II and a leader in the post-war reconstruction of the Antwerp Jewish community.
Wartime Resistance
During the German occupation of Belgium, Jozef Sterngold was actively involved in the Jewish resistance movement. He worked with the Comité de Défense des Juifs (CDJ), an underground organization dedicated to saving Jewish lives. Sterngold played a vital role in finding hiding places for Jewish children, distributing false identification documents, and securing financial support for those in hiding, risking his life to protect others from deportation.
Post-War Rebuilding
Following the liberation of Antwerp in September 1944, Sterngold became a leading figure in the reconstruction of the devastated community. He helped organize assistance for returning survivors, helped re-establish schools, synagogues, and social services, and advocated for the restitution of Jewish property. His energy, organizational skills, and dedication were essential in helping the Antwerp Jewish community recover and rebuild after the Holocaust.
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