by Rosa Doherty; Published by The Jewish Chronicle (April 17, 2019)
A report from The Jewish Chronicle examining newly uncovered archival evidence showing that the Kindertransport rescue was shaped by discriminatory selection criteria. Contrary to the popular image of a purely humanitarian mission, documents reveal that British officials and some aid organisations preferred children who were “fit,” “intelligent,” and not “too Jewish”—criteria that excluded many of the most vulnerable. The article highlights how these findings complicate the narrative of the Kindertransport as an heroic rescue effort.