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“Regulations Regarding Jews” [Belgium] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) “German occupiers in Belgium pass antisemitic legislations, including an edict that requires Jews to register their property.” “The Holocaust: Timeline of Jewish Persecution (1932 – 1945);” jewishvirtuallibrary.org

“Ban on Issuance of Exit Visas to Jews” [Poland] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) “A German directive issued from Krakow, Poland, prohibits issuance of exit visas to Polish Jews.” “The Holocaust: Timeline of Jewish Persecution (1932 – 1945);” jewishvirtuallibrary.org

“Jewish Business Regulation” [Germany / Occupied Netherlands] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) “Jewish businesses in occupied Netherlands must be registered.” “The Holocaust: Timeline of Jewish Persecution (1932 – 1945);” jewishvirtuallibrary.org

Order issued by Chief of Military Administration [Germany / Occupied France] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) “By an order of the Chief of Military Administration in France of October 18, 1940, Jewish property had to be declared and, it if was of some value, especially if it was real property, it could be put under […]

“Establishment of the Warsaw Ghetto” [Poland] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) “Nazi’s order the establishment of the Warsaw Ghetto.” “The Holocaust: Timeline of Jewish Persecution (1932 – 1945);” jewishvirtuallibrary.org

Warsaw [Poland] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) “Jews must step off the sidewalk upon seeing a uniformed or civilian German.” “The Warsaw Ghetto: Anti-Semitic Decrees Against the Jews of Warsaw;” American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise; jewishvirtuallibrary.org

Regulation on the Limitation of Schooling of Persons of Jewish Origin issued by the Yugoslav Government [Yugoslavia; Present-day Croatia, Serbia]: “Article I: At universities, high schools with the rank of universities, higher, middle, normal, and other vocational schools may be enrolled only a fixed number of pupils of Jewish origin. This number will be determined […]

Decree signed by Philippe Pétain [Occupied Vichy, France/Algeria]: “We Marshal of France, French Head of State, the Council of Ministers heard, decree: Article 1: – The decree of the Government of the National Defense of 24 October 1870 is repealed in that it regulates the political rights of the native Jews of the departments of […]

Statutory Decree issued by Prime Minister Antonescu [Romania]: “Under Antonescu…the statutory decree of October 5, 1940, defined Jews as ‘all those both of whose parents, or only one of them, [were Jewish], regardless of whether they or their parents were baptized…whether they are Romanian citizens, or whether they have their residence within the territory of […]

“An Act relating to aliens of Jewish race” issued by Chief of State of Vichy France Philippe Petain [Vichy France]: “We, Marshal of France, French head of state, The Cabinet heard, Decree: Article 1. – Foreign citizens of Jewish race may at the date of enactment of this Act, be interned in special camps by […]

“Law on the Status of Jews” issued by Chief of State of Vichy France Philippe Petain [Vichy France]: “Article 1. – Is regarded as Jewish, for the purposes of this Act, any person after three grandparents of Jewish race or two grandparents of the same race, if their spouse is Jewish himself. Art. 2. – […]

“Professional Limits on Jews” [Norway] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) “German authorities forbid Norwegian Jews to teach and participate in other professions.” “The Holocaust: Timeline of Jewish Persecution (1932 – 1945);” jewishvirtuallibrary.org

Law issued by Government General of Poland [Germany / Occupied Poland] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) “Later, in October, 1940, the Jews in Poland were compelled to live in ghettos, leaving the ghetto without permission being punishable by death.” The administration of Jewish affairs in the ghettos was entrusted to Jewish councils, which are responsible […]

Law – 28 September 1940-XVIII, n. 1403 Repeal of the state contribution in favor of the Hebrew kindergartens covered by the law July 30, 1896, n. 343 [Italy]: ” … Art. 1 The annual contribution of L. 11,500 payable to kindergartens Hebrew under Article. 11 of Law 30 July 1896, n. 343, cease with effect […]

Order concerning Measures against the Jews, September 27, 1940, in Occupied France [Germany / Occupied France]: “By Virtue of the authority vested in me by the Fuhrer and Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, I hereby order as follows: Section 1. In the occupied territory any person will be considered a Jew who is or […]

Warsaw [Poland] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) “Jews may only ride in trolleys bearing the Star of David.” “The Warsaw Ghetto: Anti-Semitic Decrees Against the Jews of Warsaw;” American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise; jewishvirtuallibrary.org

Law – 23 September 1940-XVIII, n. 1459 Additions to the Law of 13 July, 1939, n. 1055, containing provisions on testamentary as well as on the regulation of surnames, against persons belonging to the Jewish race [Italy]: ” … Articles 3 and 4 of the Law of 13 July, 1939, n. 1055, containing provisions on […]

Warsaw [Poland] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) “Jewish doctors may not treat Polish patients and Polish doctors may not treat Jewish patients.” “The Warsaw Ghetto: Anti-Semitic Decrees Against the Jews of Warsaw;” American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise; jewishvirtuallibrary.org

Decree concerning the Treatment of the Property of Citizens of the Former Polish State [Germany / Occupied Poland]: “By virtue of the decree concerning the execution of the Four-Year Plan…it is decreed as follows for the territory of the Greater German Reich, including the incorporated Eastern Territories: Section 2. (1) Sequestration shall be ordered in connection […]

Prague [Czech Republic] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) “Following the announcement of the Ministry of Finance of 16.09.40 Jews are required to declare to the Ministry any gold, platinum and silver, also precious stones and pearls in their possession between 15.09.40 to 15.10.40. The same applies to any item of jewellery and work of […]

Prague [Czech Republic] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) “Travel on electric trams limited to last carriage. If carriage has two compartments then use is limited to last part. If tramcar consists of one carriage only, then entry by Jews is completely prohibited.” “Nazi Restrictions on the Jews of Prague & The Role of the […]

Prague [Czech Republic] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) “Jews forbidden to enter hotels, a notice to that effect to be displayed.” “Nazi Restrictions on the Jews of Prague & The Role of the Jewish Community Council,” Holocaust Education & Archive Research Team, Accessed 8/27/2015

Warsaw [Poland] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) “Pilsudski Square is renamed Hitler Square and is off-limits to Jews.” “The Warsaw Ghetto: Anti-Semitic Decrees Against the Jews of Warsaw;” American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise; jewishvirtuallibrary.org

Law issued in occupied Luxembourg [Germany / Occupied Luxembourg] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) “About a month after the installation of the civil administration under Gauleiter Simon, on the 5 September 1940, the infamous Nuremberg Laws were introduced in Luxembourg; at the same time the Jews were exploited as forced labourers.” Webb, Chris: “The […]

Warsaw [Poland] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) “Jews may not buy a German book.” “The Warsaw Ghetto: Anti-Semitic Decrees Against the Jews of Warsaw;” American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise; jewishvirtuallibrary.org

Law issued by Vichy government [Vichy France] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) “On August 27, 1940, the Vichy government annulled a decree of April 21, 1939, that punished slander and libel ‘toward a group of people who belonged by origin to a particular religion,’ thus providing a ‘legal’ basis for its subsequent anti-Jewish legislation.” […]

Warsaw [Poland] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) “Jewish peddlers and merchants may not purchase goods in neighboring villages.” “The Warsaw Ghetto: Anti-Semitic Decrees Against the Jews of Warsaw;” American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise; jewishvirtuallibrary.org

Prague [Czech Republic] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) “The rules as to separate rooms were abolished and Jews were admitted only to Jewish enterprises.” “Nazi Restrictions on the Jews of Prague & The Role of the Jewish Community Council,” Holocaust Education & Archive Research Team, Accessed 8/27/2015

“Anti-Semitic Laws” [Romania] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) “AntiJewish racist Laws are passed in Romania.” “The Holocaust: Timeline of Jewish Persecution (1932 – 1945);” jewishvirtuallibrary.org

Law signed by King Caroll II regarding the status of Jews in Romania. [Romania]: “All the civil and political rights of the Jews are abolished (…) Jews cannot possess land, be military career and enter the service of the State (…) Jews cannot be civil servants (…) are excluded boards of directors (…) and are […]

Prague [Czech Republic] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) “The enrolment of Jewish pupils in schools where Czech is language of instruction was forbidden from the beginning of the school year 1940/41 in public as well as non-Jewish private schools.” “Nazi Restrictions on the Jews of Prague & The Role of the Jewish Community Council,” […]

Prague [Czech Republic] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) “Jews permitted to shop only during 11:00 to 13:00 and 15:00 to 16:30hrs. This ‘shopping period’ is to be notified to shops.” “Nazi Restrictions on the Jews of Prague & The Role of the Jewish Community Council,” Holocaust Education & Archive Research Team, Accessed 8/27/2015

Warsaw [Poland] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) “Jews may not enter parks, municipal areas and specified streets in the center of Warsaw and may not sit on public benches.” “The Warsaw Ghetto: Anti-Semitic Decrees Against the Jews of Warsaw;” American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise; jewishvirtuallibrary.org

Warsaw [Poland] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) “All Jewish-owned printing shops are closed.” “The Warsaw Ghetto: Anti-Semitic Decrees Against the Jews of Warsaw;” American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise; jewishvirtuallibrary.org

Warsaw [Poland] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) “Jews may not mail letters abroad.” “The Warsaw Ghetto: Anti-Semitic Decrees Against the Jews of Warsaw;” American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise; jewishvirtuallibrary.org

Prague [Czech Republic] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) “Jews are not permitted to use taxis.” “Nazi Restrictions on the Jews of Prague & The Role of the Jewish Community Council,” Holocaust Education & Archive Research Team, Accessed 8/27/2015

Prague [Czech Republic] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) “Jews not permitted on Prague’s steamships.” “Nazi Restrictions on the Jews of Prague & The Role of the Jewish Community Council,” Holocaust Education & Archive Research Team, Accessed 8/27/2015

“German Order of Lodz” [Poland] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) “German authorities order that Lodz ghetto be sealed off, confining at least 160,000 people in the ghetto. From then on, all Jews living in Lodz had to reside in the ghetto and could not leave Germany without authorization.” “The Holocaust: Timeline of Jewish Persecution (1932 […]

Statute of the National Air Raid Protection League issued by the Reich Ministry of Aviation [Germany]: “Article 5 – A member of the National Air Raid Protection League cannot be who is […] 2. a Jew, 3. or married to a Jew. Article 6 – An Official in the National Air Raid Protection League cannot […]

Regulation for the Execution of the 5th Act of the Reich Citizenship Law [Germany] [Unconfirmed]

Prague [Czech Republic] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) “By order of the Reichsprotektor the keeping of pigeons of any sort, even temporarily, is prohibited.” “Nazi Restrictions on the Jews of Prague & The Role of the Jewish Community Council,” Holocaust Education & Archive Research Team, Accessed 8/27/2015

Law – 23 May 1940-XVIII, n. 587 Grant of a bonus in addition to the board to state employees for which is expected to dismissal, exempt from service in the execution of the decree-law R. Nov. 17, 1938-XVII, no. 1728, until reaching the maximum age limit for retirement [Italy]: ” … Sole Article Employees of […]

No. 27. – Regulation from the Reich Commissioner for the Occupied Dutch Territories Concerning Jewish Students [Germany / Occupied Netherlands]: “Article 1 This statute affects: 1) persons who under Regulation No. 6/1941 Concerning the Reporting Requirements for Persons of Full or Partial Jewish Blood must report, with the exception of those who are descended from only […]

Prague [Czech Republic] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) “Jews forbidden to enter any of Prague’s public parks and gardens.” “Nazi Restrictions on the Jews of Prague & The Role of the Jewish Community Council,” Holocaust Education & Archive Research Team, Accessed 8/27/2015

Internment of Aliens [England] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) “In May 1940 the government decided to intern most adult enemy aliens including Jewish refugees.” Raphael Langham: The Jews in Britain: A chronology, p. 89

“Regulations Regarding Jews” [Belgium] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) “The Norwegian Police was asked by the German Security Police to confiscate all radios in Jewish possession. Norwegian Police did so without any objection.” Per Ole Johansen: Oss selv nærmest. S. 136 f.

“Visa Restrictions for Jews” issued by General Enrique Peñaranda del Castillo [Bolivia]: “1) It is prohibited […] for national consuls to provide passports and tourist visas to Semitic elements.” [Researcher’s note: A copy of the same decree was posted in the Bolivian Consulate in Buenos Aires] Global Jewish Advocacy: Anti-Semitism: An Assault on Human Rights; Accessed online; […]

“Secret oder by the High Command of the Armed” [Poland] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) “Secret order by the High Command of the Armed Forces: Discharge persons of mixed blood and husbands of Jewish women.” “The Holocaust: Timeline of Jewish Persecution (1932 – 1945);” jewishvirtuallibrary.org

Warsaw [Poland] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) “Jews may not open bookstores.” “The Warsaw Ghetto: Anti-Semitic Decrees Against the Jews of Warsaw;” American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise; jewishvirtuallibrary.org

“Policies Concerning the Treatment of Jews in the Government-General” issued by the Head of the Department of Jewish Affairs [Germany / Occupied Poland]: “1. A spatial separation between Poles and Jews is required. […] whether a person is a Jew or a non-Jew depends on his racial origins and blood and his acceptance of Judaism […]

Prague [Czech Republic] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) “Jews had two weeks to deposit their shares, fixed-interest bonds and similar stocks and shares in a depository of the Foreign Exchange Bank. The same regulations also apply to items made of gold, platinum or silver, as well as to precious stones and pearls.” “Nazi Restrictions […]

General Measures to Secure Jewish Property issued by the Head of Foreign Exchange [Germany / Occupied Poland]: “Article 2 – (1) Jews can only accept payments higher than 500 Zloty if they are paid in their favor into an account at a financial institution […]. (2) Jews can only acquire gold and other precious metals, […]

Prague [Czech Republic] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) “Jews had to have their identity papers endorsed with a ‘J’.” “Nazi Restrictions on the Jews of Prague & The Role of the Jewish Community Council,” Holocaust Education & Archive Research Team, Accessed 8/27/2015

Prague [Czech Republic] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) “The visit by Jews to cinemas and theatres is forbidden.” “Nazi Restrictions on the Jews of Prague & The Role of the Jewish Community Council,” Holocaust Education & Archive Research Team, Accessed 8/27/2015

Warsaw [Poland] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) “Jews may not travel by train between cities in Poland.” “The Warsaw Ghetto: Anti-Semitic Decrees Against the Jews of Warsaw;” American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise; jewishvirtuallibrary.org

Prague [Czech Republic] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) “Jewish enterprises, including workshops, had to register their total inland and foreign property value as of 31.12.39. Acc. to para.4 Jews had until 15.03.40 to register shares in their possession as interests and other involvements. The same applied to a spouse of a Jew.” “Nazi Restrictions […]

Regulation on the Use of Railways by Jews in the General Government issued by the Governor – General [Germany / Occupied Poland]: “Article 1 (1) The use of the railways by Jews is prohibited until further notice. […] Krakow January 26, 1940 – The Governor – General for the Occupied Polish Territories, Frank.” Yad Vashem Archives, […]

Decree concerning Sequestration of Private Property in the Government General of Occupied Poland [Germany / Occupied Poland]: “…Section 16. …(2) Debtors in respect of obligations owed to a Jew which are subject to an order of sequestration may terminate their obligation by paying the amount due into a blocked bank account of such Jewish creditor. …Cracow, […]

Warsaw [Poland] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) “All Jews between the ages of 12 and 60 are sent to camps for re-education.” “The Warsaw Ghetto: Anti-Semitic Decrees Against the Jews of Warsaw;” American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise; jewishvirtuallibrary.org

“Jewish Ban on Posting Obituaries” [Poland] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) “The ‘Generalgouvernement’ of Poland issues a decree excluding Jews from posting obituaries.” “The Holocaust: Timeline of Jewish Persecution (1932 – 1945);” jewishvirtuallibrary.org

“Expulsion of all Jews from Schools and Universities” [Romania] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) “At the beginning of the pro-Nazi regime of Ion Antonescu in 1940, all Jewish students were officially expelled from the schools and universities. This was also the fate of the Jewish workers in the private economic sector.” “Numerus Clausus;” jewishvirtuallibrary.org

“Jews Required to Register with Local Authorities” issued by the Subdistrict Commander [Germany / Occupied Poland]: “[…] 2) All Jews moving into – or who have transferred into – the Government-General are required to register immediately with the mayor each locality where they have taken up residence no later than 24 hours after entering the […]

Warsaw [Poland] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) “All Jews must declare all the property in their possession or ownership.” “The Warsaw Ghetto: Anti-Semitic Decrees Against the Jews of Warsaw;” American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise; jewishvirtuallibrary.org

Warsaw [Poland] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) “Jews may not use Polish porters and may not own telephones.” “The Warsaw Ghetto: Anti-Semitic Decrees Against the Jews of Warsaw;” American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise; jewishvirtuallibrary.org

Order concerning the Payment of Unemployment Relief [Germany / Occupied Poland]: “By virtue of subsection 1, Section 5, of the decree of the Fuhrer and Reich Chancellor concerning the administration of the occupied Polish territories of October 12, 1939…I hereby order as follows: Section 2. (2) Jews shall be excluded from unemployment relief and shall in […]

Second Order Implementing the Order of October 26, 1939 concerning the Introduction of Forced Labor for the Jewish Population of the General Government issued by the Higher Police [Germany / Occupied Poland]: “Article 1 – All Jewish residents in the territory of the General Government from the age of 14 to the age of 60 are […]

First Executive Order on the Regulation of 26 October 1939 on the Introduction of Labor Service for the Jewish Population in the General Government issued by the Lieutenant General of the SS [Germany / Occupied Poland]: “Article1 – From January 1, 1940 on all Jews residing in the Occupied Territories are prohibited from moving or […]

Warsaw [Poland] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) “All Jewish schools and educational institutions are closed.” “The Warsaw Ghetto: Anti-Semitic Decrees Against the Jews of Warsaw;” American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise; jewishvirtuallibrary.org

Warsaw [Poland] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) “Jews may not enter the central post office.” “The Warsaw Ghetto: Anti-Semitic Decrees Against the Jews of Warsaw;” American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise; jewishvirtuallibrary.org

Regulation on War Compensation Procedures issued by the General Plenipotentiary for the Reich Administration [Germany]: “Article 1 (1) – A person, who has become insolvent by the impact of the war, may apply for the initiation of a war compensation process. Article 9 – Persons, who are Jews or are considered Jews […], are not […]

Regulation on the Abolition of Tax Exemptions and Concessions for Jewish Corporations issued by the General Governor of the Occupied Polish Territories [Germany / Occupied Poland]: “Article 1 – Tax concessions and exemptions, that have been granted by law to Jewish congregations, Jewish institutions, foundations and associations shall be abolished. […] Krakow 23 November 1939 – […]

General Measures to Secure Jewish Property issued by the Head of Foreign Exchange [Germany / Occupied Poland]: “(1) Accounts, deposits and safe deposit boxes at banks and financial institutions, which are managed on behalf of a Jew, […] will be blocked. (4) Money and credit institutions shall be entitled to pay off Jews up to […]

Warsaw [Poland] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) “A curfew imposed on all Jews in Warsaw from five o’clock.” “The Warsaw Ghetto: Anti-Semitic Decrees Against the Jews of Warsaw;” American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise; jewishvirtuallibrary.org

Regulation Concerning the Professional Pursuit of Maternal and Child care, and the Establishment of Maternal and Child Care schools issued by the Reich Ministry of Interior [Germany]: “Article 21 – (1) Jews are only allowed to practice infant and childcare on other Jews and in Jewish institutions. (3) The training of Jewish infant and child […]

Regulation on the introduction of forced labor for the Jewish population of the Occupied Polish Territories issued by the Governor-General [Germany / Occupied Poland]: “Article 1- A forced labor will be implemented to the Jews living in the occupied district with immediate effect. The Jews will be grouped for this purpose into forced labor squads. […] […]

Regulation on the Fire-Service-Law issued by the Reich Ministry of Interior [Germany]: “Article 4 – Jews cannot belong to the volunteer fire department. Half Jew cannot be superiors in the department. Berlin 24 October 1939 – The Reich Minister of the Interior, Frick” 1939 Reichsgesetzblatt I, page 2096. Accessed online; Translated by Franziska Wagener 2/19/2016

Prague [Czech Republic] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) “By the order dealing with the dismissal of Jewish employees it is declared that contracts of employment containing a period of notice are changed to six weeks from the first of any month. All rights to claims for entitlement to pensions, compensations, severance, are extinguished. […]

Warsaw [Poland] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) “Jews may not own radios or enter movie theaters. Jewish teachers may not teach in Polish schools.” “The Warsaw Ghetto: Anti-Semitic Decrees Against the Jews of Warsaw;” American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise; jewishvirtuallibrary.org

Warsaw [Poland] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) “Jews may not deal in textiles or processed leathers.” “The Warsaw Ghetto: Anti-Semitic Decrees Against the Jews of Warsaw,” American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise, Jewish Virtual Library, Accessed 8/27/2015

Decree of the Fuhrer and the Reich Chancellor concerning the Organization and Administration of the Eastern Territories [Germany / Occupied Poland]: “Section 1. (I) In the process of reorganization of the Eastern Territories the Reich Districts (Gaue) of Western Prussia and Posen shall be incorporated as parts of the German Reich … Section 8. The Reich […]

Prague [Czech Republic] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) “Removal of Polish Nationals. By Transportation.” “Nazi Restrictions on the Jews of Prague & The Role of the Jewish Community Council,” Holocaust Education & Archive Research Team, Accessed 8/27/2015

Prague [Czech Republic] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) “Jews had their radios confiscated.” “Nazi Restrictions on the Jews of Prague & The Role of the Jewish Community Council,” Holocaust Education & Archive Research Team, Accessed 8/27/2015

Prague [Czech Republic] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) “Handing over Radio Receivers. The Jews of Greater Prague had to hand over their radio receivers. The receivers, about 12,000 of them, were delivered during the deadline of two days and had to be stored by the Jewish community offices. The operation was particularly difficult […]

Order issued by Reinhard Heydrich [Germany]: “Telegram to all Chiefs of Security Police Squads I Danzig, West Prussia, Poznan and Eastern Upper Silesia are to be cleared of Jews. In the other occupied zones, as few concentration centers as possible are to be set up. Jewish communities of less than 500 persons are to be […]

Decree issued by Reich in Occupied Poland [Germany / Occupied Poland] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) “By a decree of 17 September 1939 the property of all Polish citizens became subject to confiscation, while the property of Jews was automatically confiscated.” “The German Occupation of Europe.” holocaustresearchproject.org

Prague [Czech Republic] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) “Curfew. Jews were forbidden to be out of doors after 20:00 hours. This prohibition was broadcast by word of mouth by the employees of the Jewish community offices.” “Nazi Restrictions on the Jews of Prague & The Role of the Jewish Community Council,” Holocaust Education & […]

Prague [Czech Republic] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) “Long list of public amenities, parks, restaurants, museums, closed to Jews. Proprietors to put up signs ‘Entry forbidden to Jews’. The owners of public baths were ordered to have compartments set aside specifically for persons of Jewish descent and to signpost them as such. If that […]

Prague [Czech Republic] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) “Jews permitted to visit catering establishments only if rooms are provided which are exclusively for Jews.” “Nazi Restrictions on the Jews of Prague & The Role of the Jewish Community Council,” Holocaust Education & Archive Research Team, Accessed 8/27/2015

Order issued by President of German Lottery [Germany] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) “1939 August 1 The President of the German Lottery forbids the sale of lottery tickets to Jews.” “Part II: Selected Documents Showing Key Legal Mechanisms used to Implement the Nazi Agenda.” ushmm.org

“Ban on Jews to Attend Public Schools” [Germany] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) “After 30 July 1939, Jews were no longer permitted to attend German public schools at all, and the prior quota law was eliminated by a non-public regulation in January 1940.” A. G. v. Olenhusen: Die “nichtarischen” Studenten an den deutschen Hochschulen. […]

Prague [Czech Republic] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) “… the Reichsprotektor of Bohemia and Moravia ordered the establishment of a central office for Jewish emigration.” “Nazi Restrictions on the Jews of Prague & The Role of the Jewish Community Council,” Holocaust Education & Archive Research Team, Accessed 8/27/2015

Law – 13 July 1939-XVII, no. 1024 Additional regulations of the Royal Decree-Law of 17 November 1938-XVII, no. 1728 on the defense of the Italian race [Italy]: “ … Art. 1 Subject to the provisions of Articles 8 and 26 of the Royal Decree-Law 17 November 1938-XVII, no. 1728; converted into the Law of 5 […]

Prague [Czech Republic] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) “Jewish pupils were excluded from German secondary schools. In Czech schools only 4% of the total number of pupils was permitted to be Jewish.” “Nazi Restrictions on the Jews of Prague & The Role of the Jewish Community Council,” Holocaust Education & Archive Research Team, Accessed […]

“Tenth decree relating to the Reich Citizenship Law” issued by Reich Minister of Interior Wilhelm Frick [Germany]: “…Article 1. Reich Association of the Jews. Section 1. (1) The Jews will be united into a Reich Association. …Section 2. (1) The Reich association has the purpose of promoting the emigration of the Jews. …Section 3. (1) All […]

Law – 29 June 1939-XVII, no. 1054 Discipline of the exercise of professions by citizens of Jewish race [Italy]: ” … Art. 1 The exercise of the profession of journalist, doctor-surgeon, pharmacist, veterinary surgeon, midwife, lawyer, attorney, legal counsel, operator in business administration, accountant, engineer, architect, chemist, agronomist, surveyor, agricultural, industrial expert is, for citizens […]

Prague [Czech Republic] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) “By the order of the government of 23.06.1939 the regulation concerning an emigration tax was passed. The emigration tax is 25% of the net worth of property.” “Nazi Restrictions on the Jews of Prague & The Role of the Jewish Community Council,” Holocaust Education & Archive […]

Regulation of the Reich Protector of Bohemia and Moravia concerning Jewish property [Germany / Occupied Czechoslovakia]: “Article 1 – Jews, Jewish businesses and Jewish associations can only acquire the disposal of property, rights in real estate, economical enterprises and investments in those, as well as the disposal of securities of all kinds, the lease of real […]

Circular note regarding Jews in health spas and sanatoriums issued by the Reich Ministry of Interior [Germany]: “Article 1- Jewish spa guests are only permitted in spas and climatic health resorts, if: […] b. the possibility exists to accommodate them separately from other spa guests in particular Jewish sanatoriums, hotels, guesthouses and the like. This […]

Prague [Czech Republic] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) “Acc. to orders of 6 June 1939 those serving in the administration the (Czech) military and are of Jewish descent are to be retired.” “Nazi Restrictions on the Jews of Prague & The Role of the Jewish Community Council,” Holocaust Education & Archive Research Team, […]

Rules for Implementing the Second Regulation on the Tuition Reduction Law issued by the Reich Ministry of Education [Germany]: “Article 7a- School authorities are obliged to grant guardians a school fee reduction for siblings with regard to Article 3a.[…] Paragraph f – Children of German nationality receive this discount only if they are of German or […]