Marek Lichtenbaum

Marek Lichtenbaum was a Polish Jewish construction engineer who played a significant role in the Jewish community during World War II. His expertise in technology and construction engineering is a notable aspect of his professional background. As a member of the Jewish community in Warsaw, Lichtenbaum's life and work were heavily impacted by the events of the war.

Lichtenbaum's most notable position was as the last chairman of the Jewish Council, also known as the Judenrat, in the Warsaw Ghetto. The Judenrat was a council established by the Nazi authorities to administer the ghetto and carry out their orders. Lichtenbaum's leadership in this role was marked by the extreme challenges and difficulties faced by the Jewish community in Warsaw during this time. His experiences and actions as chairman of the Judenrat remain an important part of the historical record of the Warsaw Ghetto and its inhabitants during World War II.