Holy Ghost. The Hospital Department of the city of Warsaw appointed him to the head position in the Jewish hospital on Czyste Street. He took it and I must admit that he does his job perfectly. I am friends with him. He discusses Jewish issues. His feelings on the subject are mixed. As a director, he told me, he learned of many bad qualities among the Jew, also among doctors. He often gives me examples. He mentions that such incidences were absent in the Polish medical world. Intrigue, denunciation—it really hurts and discourages him. And I must admit that as the director of the hospital, he is very diligent. He cares a lot about the fate of his patients. He takes care so that they are given proper attention. He is also interested in personal relations, ensuring that ethical standards are observed by both officials and doctors. He is not only respected, but even well-liked by nearly everyone because of his personal qualities. I visit him often and we discuss Jewish issues. This problem is completely foreign to him. He knows nothing about the history of Jews because he did not receive upbringing in the Jewish spirit. He talks a lot, as I have already pointed out, about negative Jewish traits. During the discussion, I keep explaining to him that these traits arose as a result of a long oppression. He admits I am right, but adds that he finds it difficult to tolerate it all. It bothers him as a man of ethics.
[8] During one such discussion, I asked him if he would continue to work at his current position. He answered very honestly that, as a convert, his ethics would not let him accept a paid job in a Jewish institution under regular circumstances, especially since he wanted to devote his time to scientific research after the war, which is his passion and the goal of his life. I told him he could return to Judaism and offer his knowledge and great experience, diligence, and organisational talents for the good of the Jewish masses. After a moment's hesitation, he replied. It is possible, [he said], but it would be difficult to live in an atmosphere of intrigue and denunciation. He absolutely wants to reciprocate in some way and give something to Jewry. I mentioned that I hope that after the war, their mentality would change and, having returned to Judaism, he would receive a prestigious position. He replied that it is not entirely impossible. As man, he is absolutely honest. Very favourably disposed towards people. He helps everyone, wherever he can. Aside from his scientific knowledge, he has personal qualities which I find beautiful and noble. Such an individual should be reclaimed for the Jews. As to how, I discuss this at greater length at the end of this paper.
