Caught Stealing In The Theresienstadt Stealing

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March 7, 1943, Ruth Silten was caught stealing in the Theresienstadt ghetto trying to barter for food.
According to Ruth, the portion of food they were given was very little. When Ruth and her family were living in the concentration camp back in January, Ruth learned how to steal stuff and merchandise to barter for food. She spotted a watch on a man and decided to try and steal it. Turns out the man was an SS guard and caught her in the acts of stealing. Her ration of food for that night was taken. Other than her food, she wasn’t harmed in any way. On the night of the incident, her father was taken by the SS guard she tried to steal from. When he returned that night, he did not say another word to the family. He kept quiet and told everyone

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