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Holocaust Encyclopedia | Article | Anti-Jewish Legislation in Prewar Germany

legislation in Germany and Austria paved the way for more radical persecution of Jews. Further Reading ... , discussed, drafted, adopted, enforced, and supported anti-Jewish legislation. No corner of Germany was left ... Edelheit, Abraham J., and Hershel Edelheit. "Legislation, Anti-Jewish." In History of the Holocaust: A

Holocaust Encyclopedia | Article | Persecution of Roma (Gypsies) in Prewar Germany, 1933–1939

, police in Germany began more rigorous enforcement of pre-Nazi legislation against those who followed a ... Persecution of Roma (Gypsies) in Germany, and indeed in all of Europe, preceded the Nazi takeover ... of power in 1933. The police in Bavaria, Germany, maintained a central registry of Roma as early as

Photo Archives | Prewar portrait of the Teichman family in Kisvarda, Hungary.

Prewar portrait of the Teichman family in Kisvarda, Hungary. From left to right (bottom row ... Antonescu resulting in Romania ending its alliance with Germany and sealing its border with Hungary. The ... CHILDREN (0-3 YEARS); CHILDREN (4-12 YEARS); CHILDREN/YOUTH; FAMILIES (PREWAR JEWISH); GROUP

Photo Archives | An extended Jewish family poses in front of a store plastered with posters in Berlin.

JEWISH LIFE IN NAZI GERMANY -- Daily Life/Families/Street Scenes ... nation allied with Germany after the dismemberment of Czechoslovakia in 1939. By the following year ... anti-Jewish legislation the following year. However, as an essential worker, Dr. Fisch received

Photo Archives | A Jewish doctor in Bratislava poses with his baby daughter.

nation allied with Germany after the dismemberment of Czechoslovakia in 1939. By the following year ... anti-Jewish legislation the following year. However, as an essential worker, Dr. Fisch received ... CHILDREN (0-3 YEARS); CHILDREN/YOUTH; CLOSE-UPS; FAMILIES (PREWAR JEWISH); JEWS (CZECH); JEWS

Holocaust Encyclopedia | Article | United States Policy Toward Jewish Refugees, 1941–1952

legislation to expedite the admission of Jewish DPs was slow in coming. President Harry S. Truman favored a ... Eastern Europe and the Baltics, many of whom had been forced laborers in Germany. The entry requirements ... pressure from officials in his own government and an American Jewish community then fully aware of the ... Jewish displaced persons (DPs) were joined in a matter of months by more than 150,000 other Jews fleeing

Photo Archives | A young Jewish child and her aunt sit on a park bench in Bratislava.

nation allied with Germany after the dismemberment of Czechoslovakia in 1939. By the following year ... anti-Jewish legislation the following year. However, as an essential worker, Dr. Fisch received ... BENCHES; CHILDREN (4-12 YEARS); CHILDREN/YOUTH; CLOSE-UPS; FAMILIES (PREWAR JEWISH); JEWS (CZECH

Photo Archives | The extended Brunn family gathers in front of their home in Szendro Hungary.

discriminated against Jews, their lives were not in danger until Germany invaded on March 19, 1944. A few days ... , 1951. Anna returned to briefly to Germany in 1952 to complete her medical degree and then returned ... and tax advisor for a flour mill. However, after anti-Jewish legislation prohibited him from working ... CHILDREN/YOUTH; FAMILIES (PREWAR JEWISH); GROUP PORTRAITS; JEWS (HUNGARIAN); WOMEN

Photo Archives | The Laszlo family poses outside their pension in Miskolc.

year younger. In 1936 due to her father's failing health and antisemitic legislation prohibiting Jews ... CHILDREN (4-12 YEARS); CHILDREN/YOUTH; FAMILIES (PREWAR JEWISH); FAMILIES (WARTIME JEWISH); HOTELS ... The Laszlo family poses outside their pension in Miskolc. Pictured are Zoltan, Rosalia, Agnes and

Photo Archives | Tibor Ornstein stands in front of his home only a year or two before he was killed in Auschwitz.

returned to briefly to Germany in 1952 to complete her medical degree and then returned permanently to the ... anti-Jewish legislation prohibited him from working for non-Jewish firms, he again switched professions ... (PREWAR JEWISH); JEWS (HUNGARIAN); SCHOOLS/TEACHERS/CLASSES; YOUTH (13-20 YEARS) ... philosophy in the Neologue rabbinic seminary. His two brothers attended the Jewish gymnasium in Debrecen

Photo Archives | An orthodox Jewish couple poses with their baby granddaughter.

nation allied with Germany after the dismemberment of Czechoslovakia in 1939. By the following year ... anti-Jewish legislation the following year. However, as an essential worker, Dr. Fisch received ... CHILDREN (0-3 YEARS); CHILDREN/YOUTH; ELDERLY; FAMILIES (PREWAR JEWISH); GROUP PORTRAITS; JEWS ... exemption from living on a designated Jewish street. Since he maintained his clinic in his home and since

Photo Archives | The Hertz family walks down a boardwalk while vacationing in Scheveningen.

(now Rains) was born April 7, 1923. Johanna was born in Gogh, Germany. She moved to The Netherlands ... consulate in Rotterdam when Germany invaded Holland in May 1940 precluding their ability to emigrate ... urged them to go into hiding, and when Hella received an order to report to labor camp in Germany, the ... CANES/WALKING STICKS; CHILDREN (4-12 YEARS); CHILDREN/YOUTH; FAMILIES (PREWAR JEWISH); GROUP

Photo Archives | Arie Klein poses in formal ballet clothes for a final performance.

people hiding in the attic. Jakub told them in German that he used to be a soldier for Germany, assured ... the back window of a bathroom. Despite this and subjection to extensive anti-Jewish legislation, his ... CHILDREN (4-12 YEARS); CHILDREN/YOUTH; COSTUMES; FAMILIES (PREWAR JEWISH); JEWS (CZECH); STUDIO

Photo Archives | Agnes and Zsuzsi Laszlo stand together next to a wooden fence in their small farming community of Pogony Puszta.

year younger. In 1936 due to her father's failing health and antisemitic legislation prohibiting Jews ... CHILDREN (4-12 YEARS); CHILDREN/YOUTH; CLOSE-UPS; FAMILIES (PREWAR JEWISH); FENCES; JEWS (HUNGARIAN)

Photo Archives | Portrait of the Riegelhaupt family. Arie Klein stands in between his grandparents, Julia Riegelhaupt (Grinweld) and Zigmund Riegelhaupt.

people hiding in the attic. Jakub told them in German that he used to be a soldier for Germany, assured ... the back window of a bathroom. Despite this and subjection to extensive anti-Jewish legislation, his ... CHILDREN (0-3 YEARS); CHILDREN (4-12 YEARS); CHILDREN/YOUTH; FAMILIES (PREWAR JEWISH); GROUP

Photo Archives | Wedding portrait of Mathilde and Karl Mayer.

with Menachem for the first time in 26 years. Since then, the brothers visited Germany and Auschwitz ... CLOSE-UPS; FAMILIES (PREWAR JEWISH); JEWS (GERMAN); STUDIO PORTRAITS; WEDDINGS; WOMEN ... by train to attend the Jewish school in Heidelberg. On November 9, 1938 Manfred arrived at school ... May 1944 Heinz escaped escorted by Jewish women in the resistance group, La Sixieme. He climbed under

Photo Archives | Three Jewish children share a lawn chair. Pictured are Charlotte and Victor Neumann and their cousin, Erich Butchovits.

CHILDREN (4-12 YEARS); CHILDREN/YOUTH; CLOSE-UPS; EXTERIORS; FAMILIES (PREWAR JEWISH); GROUP ... ) Neumann. She was born on August 17, 1925 in Bratislava where her father and his two brothers owned a ... and moved to an apartment. Charlotte continued her education in a boarding school in Budapest ... , 1939 Slovakia became independent and soon implemented systematic antisemitic legislation including the

Photo Archives | Laszlo Ornstein poses for a studio portrait with a telephone less than two years before he was killed in Auschwitz.

returned to briefly to Germany in 1952 to complete her medical degree and then returned permanently to the ... anti-Jewish legislation prohibited him from working for non-Jewish firms, he again switched professions ... ; FAMILIES (PREWAR JEWISH); JEWS (HUNGARIAN); SCHOOLS/TEACHERS/CLASSES; STUDIO PORTRAITS; TELEPHONES ... philosophy in the Neologue rabbinic seminary. His two brothers attended the Jewish gymnasium in Debrecen

Photo Archives | Portrait of the Riegner family. Seated from left to right are Helene and Marianne.

also fled Germany, but unlike him, they went to the United States. After completing his doctorate in ... FAMILIES (PREWAR JEWISH); GROUP PORTRAITS; JEWS (GERMAN); RIEGNER, GERHART ... their brutal campaign to eliminate the Jewish presence from German higher education. After legislation ... deteriorating situation of European Jews and relayed reports to British and American Jewish organizations. In

Photo Archives | Portrait of the three Hertz sisters. Pictured are Hella, Polly and Dolly Hertz.

(now Rains) was born April 7, 1923. Johanna was born in Gogh, Germany. She moved to The Netherlands ... consulate in Rotterdam when Germany invaded Holland in May 1940 precluding their ability to emigrate ... urged them to go into hiding, and when Hella received an order to report to labor camp in Germany, the ... CHILDREN/YOUTH; FAMILIES (PREWAR JEWISH); JEWS (DUTCH); YOUTH (13-20 YEARS)

Photo Archives | Anna Brunn and her friend Lili Gluck stand next to a fence.

discriminated against Jews, their lives were not in danger until Germany invaded on March 19, 1944. A few days ... , 1951. Anna returned to briefly to Germany in 1952 to complete her medical degree and then returned ... and tax advisor for a flour mill. However, after anti-Jewish legislation prohibited him from working ... CHILDREN/YOUTH; EXTERIORS; FAMILIES (PREWAR JEWISH); FENCES; JEWS (HUNGARIAN)

Photo Archives | The Klein family gathered at the home of Netta and Moritz Klein (seated at center).

people hiding in the attic. Jakub told them in German that he used to be a soldier for Germany, assured ... the back window of a bathroom. Despite this and subjection to extensive anti-Jewish legislation, his ... CHILDREN/YOUTH; FAMILIES (PREWAR JEWISH); GROUP PORTRAITS; HOMES (PRIVATE JEWISH); JEWS (CZECH ... Arieh Klein is the son of Jakub and Eva Riegelhaupt Klein. He was born in 1927 and grew up in

Photo Archives | Gerhart Riegner and goes skiing with his parents to celebrate his father's 60th birthday.

also fled Germany, but unlike him, they went to the United States. After completing his doctorate in ... BIRTHDAYS; EXTERIORS; FAMILIES (PREWAR JEWISH); GROUP PORTRAITS; JEWS (GERMAN); RIEGNER, GERHART ... their brutal campaign to eliminate the Jewish presence from German higher education. After legislation ... deteriorating situation of European Jews and relayed reports to British and American Jewish organizations. In

Photo Archives | Studio portrait of the Freimowitz family. Pictured from right to left are Zalman Dub, his wife Raizel Dub (sister of Bertha Freimowitz), Ferenz Freimowitz with Alex, Frida Freimowitz, Bertha Freimowitz holding her daughter Esther, Rachel Freimowitz, Morris Freimowitz and Goldie Freimowitz.

latrines and chopping wood instead of going to school. In March 1944 Germany invaded Hungary and occupied ... in 1944, and Frieda perished in Auschwitz from disease. They returned to Germany and stayed near ... Munich. Five siblings remained in Germany for four years during which time they all wed. He then ... CHILDREN/YOUTH; FAMILIES (PREWAR JEWISH); GROUP PORTRAITS; JEWS (RELIGIOUS); JEWS (ROMANIAN

Photo Archives | Group portrait of the family of Rabbi Fishel Ostreicher.

CHILDREN (0-3 YEARS); CHILDREN (4-12 YEARS); CHILDREN/YOUTH; ELDERLY; FAMILIES (PREWAR JEWISH ... children. Rabbi Ostreicher served as secretary of the Jewish community in Munkacs. ... released to the Jewish ghetto in Budapest. Israel joined the Jewish underground. He was caught in ... was born on May 1, 1920 in Munkacs (Mukachevo) in Transcarpathia where her father owned a grocery and

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