In the darkest hours of Auschwitz, a father approached Rabbi Zevi Hirsch Meisel with an impossible question: Could he secure his son's release from Jewish kapos, knowing another child would be substituted? The rabbi's deliberate choice not to render a halakhic decision—far from representing failure—embodied profound moral courage and fidelity to Torah principles. Through textual analysis and theological interpretation, this research reveals that Rabbi Meisel's non-response stemmed from strict adherence to proper halakhic procedure, specifically his inability to access Jewish literature and consult other rabbinical authorities. His restraint preserved the integrity of Jewish legal tradition during what he termed the "naught upon naught upon naught" of the Holocaust. Hermeneutical examination demonstrates how this responsa exemplifies Torah's continued efficacy even within Auschwitz, with the rabbi's steadfast commitment maintaining Jewish legal continuity rather than abandoning tradition in the face of unprecedented moral crisis. The case illuminates the complex intersection of halakhic authority, empirical assessment, and ethical responsibility under extreme conditions of persecution.