Recent historical research has shed light on the Jewish history of a family that sought refuge in Costa di Gargnano during the Holocaust. The Bembassat family, originally from Paris, managed to save themselves thanks to a series of fortunate circumstances that led them first to Toscolano Maderno and then to Mignone, where they were baptized on December 11, 1943. The research conducted by historian Bruno Festa, along with Tullio Righettini and Remo Franzoni, has highlighted the challenges faced by the couple in their quest for a safe haven during a time marked by wars and persecution.
The narrative of their experiences reveals a complex context, characterized by secret alliances and risky assistance from the local community. Although the information is partial and some questions remain unanswered, it is clear that there existed a support network for fleeing Jews, which included significant figures such as the parish priest Don Emilio Verzelletti. The story of the Bembassat family continues to be explored in the series dedicated to their plight, with further details expected in upcoming publications.
