In the midst of the darkest days of World War II, as Nazi Germany unleashed unspeakable horrors upon millions, one man’s choice of compassion and faith reminds us of the power of moral conviction. Wilm Hosenfeld, a German officer stationed in occupied Poland, stands as a symbol of what it means to choose courage in the face of evil. His story, one of quiet heroism, offers us inspiration as modern-day Esthers.

Hosenfeld’s role in the German military provided him with a vantage point over the brutality inflicted on Poland’s Jewish population. In a world where following orders meant complicity in genocide, Hosenfeld chose a different path. He used his position to save lives and alleviate suffering, embodying the principles of courage and faith. One of those he saved was Władysław Szpilman, the renowned pianist immortalized in the film The Pianist. When Hosenfeld discovered Szpilman in hiding, weak and near starvation, he did not report him; instead, he provided food,...