Law No. 10 of 1968 issued by the Government of Iraq [Iraq]: “Article I – 1. […] Land Registration Departments, Waqf authorities and Notaries Public shall abstain from carrying out any transaction of sale of immovable properties belonging to the Jew, and abstain from carrying out on such properties any transactions which involves the transfer, […]
Read MoreCategory: Confirmed Acts
Nov. 23, 1956
“Proclamation” issued and signed by the Minister of Religious Affairs [Egypt]: “[…] all Jews are Zionists and enemies of the state.” [Researcher’s note: This proclamation of the Minister of Religious Affairs was read aloud in mosques throughout Egypt. Two thousand Jewish Egyptian men were arrested and sent to prison camp.] Urman, Stanley: The United Nations and […]
Read MoreNov. 22, 1956
“Egyptian Nationality Law” issued by the Egyptian Government [Egypt]: “[…] 18) Egyptian nationality may be declared forfeited by the order of the Ministry of Interior in the case of persons classified as Zionists.” [Researcher’s note: On 11/23/1956, the “Proclamation” issued and signed by the Minister of Religious Affairs stated “all Jews are Zionists and enemies of […]
Read MoreMar. 9, 1950
Supplement to Ordinance Cancelling Iraqi Nationality [Iraq]: “Section 1 – […] ‘the Council of Ministers may cancel the Iraqi nationality of the Iraqi Jew who willingly desires to leave Iraq.’” Law No. 1 of 1950, Official Iraqi Gazette, March 9, 1950. Translated and Researched by Franziska Wagener 4/15/2016 ADD PAGE #
Read MoreJan. 19, 1948
“Law of the Arab League” issued by the Political Committee of the Arab League [Arab League Countries: Algeria, Bahrain, Comoros, Djibouti, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, Yemen]: “1) […] all Jewish citizens […] will be considered as members of the […]
Read MoreApr. 28, 1944
“Ghetto Decree” 1.610/Regulation No. “Certain regulatory issues related to housing and residence of Jews appointment” Issued by Hungarian government [Hungary]: “…Appointment of residence of the Jews…For § 8 (1) of ten thousand less populous municipalities, the first officer of the municipality rendelkezhetik as meaning that the Jews are obliged under its designated area of noise limit for […]
Read MoreJan. 4, 1944
Decree of Duce – January 4, 1944-XXII, n. 2 Dispositions on the assets owned by citizens of the Jewish race [Italy]: ” … Art. 1 The Italian citizens of Jewish race or considered as such in accordance with art. 8 of Decree Law 17 November 1938, n. 1728, even if they have got the measure […]
Read MoreJul. 1, 1943
Thirteenth Regulation under the Reich Citizenship Law of 1 July 1943 – Under Article 3 of the Reich Citizenship Law of September 15, 1935, Wilhelm Frick [Germany]: “1943 Reichsgesetzblatt, PART I, Page 372 – Thirteenth Regulation under the Reich Citizenship Law of 1 July 1943 – Under Article 3 of the Reich Citizenship Law of September 15, […]
Read MoreJun. 21, 1943
Order issued by Heinrich Himmler to Oswald Pohl and SS police officials for the transfer of all eastern Jews from ghettoes to SS concentration camps [Belarus]: “1) I order that all Jews still remaining in ghettos in the Ostland area have to be collected in concentration camps. 2) I prohibit any taking out of Jews from concentration […]
Read MoreMay 28, 1943
Wage Compensation for Foreign and Stateless Labor Forces During an Air Raid Warning the same as for Damages and Elimination of Damages caused by an Air Raid issued by the General Plenipotentiary for Labor Deployment [Germany]: “Article 1- If an air raid causes any loss of pay, foreign and stateless workers will be recompensed in […]
Read MoreFeb. 6, 1943
Order issued by member of Nazi SS, Dieter Wisliceny [Greece]: “Salonika, February 12, 1943. Security Police and Security Service (S.D.) Branch in Salonika. To: The Jewish Community in Salonika. Attn: The Chief Rabbi, Dr. Koretz. Re: Implementation order of the military commander of Salonika-Aegean, February 6, 1943. On the basis of the order given on […]
Read MoreDec. 11, 1942
“Law of 11 December 1942” issued by Vichy Regime [Vichy France]: “On the display of the word ‘Jew’ on the identity documents issued to French and foreign Jews. Any person of Jewish race is require to report within one month of the Commissioner or the force of his home to put the word ‘Jew’ on […]
Read MoreDec. 2, 1942
Order concerning Jewish property issued by the Chief of Military Administration [Germany / Occupied France]: “Article 2 – The property of Jews, who lost or are losing their German citizenship due to the above provisions, will be forfeited to the German Reich.” Les juifs sous l’occupation / recueil de textes officiels français et allemands 1940-1944, […]
Read MoreNov. 2, 1942
Decree about the loss of citizenship and the confiscation of properties of Jews in the Protectorate Bohemia and Moravia [Germany / Present-day Czech Republic]: “1942, Reichsgesetzblatt, Part I, p. 637 – Decree of 2 November 1942 Concerning Loss of Citizenship of the Protectorate: Section 1 – A Jew who has his domicile abroad cannot be a […]
Read MoreOct. 9, 1942
Law – October 9, 1942-XX, n. 1420, Capacity Issues of belonging to the Jewish race living in Libya [Italy]: ” … Art. 1 Contents of the Law… This law establishes the capacity constraints of belonging to the Jewish race living in Libya for the part that has not already regulated by the provisions in force […]
Read MoreSept. 19, 1942
Decree-Law No. 698 for the Institution of the Death Penalty for Jews Who Were Sent to Transnistria and Who Have Returned Fraudulently to this Country [Germany / Occupied Romania]: “Antonescu, Marshal of Rumania and Leader of the State. After having seen the report of the ministers of National Defense and Justice, No. 2400 of September 19, […]
Read MoreSept. 6, 1942
Act XV. of 1942 about the Land and Forest Ownership of Jews [Hungary]: “Part I. General Provisions Section 1 (1) For the purposes of this Act the classification of non-Jews and Jews shall be performed pursuant to the provisions of sections 9 and 16 of Act XV. of 1941. (2) The provisions of this Act relating to […]
Read MoreJul. 22, 1942
Order issued by Herman Julius Hoefle [Germany]: “The Judenrat is informed of the following: 1. All Jewish persons living in Warsaw, regardless of age and sex, will be resettled in the East. 2. The following are excluded from the resettlement: 1. All Jewish persons employed by German Authorities or enterprises, and who can show proof […]
Read MoreJul. 19, 1942
Order issued by Heinrich Himmler [Germany / Occupied Countries]: “I herewith order that the resettlement of the entire Jewish population of the Government-General be carried out and completed by December 31, 1942. From December 31, 1942, no persons of Jewish origin may remain within the Government-General, unless they are in the collection camps in Warsaw, Cracow, […]
Read MoreJul. 12, 1942
Order issued by Philippe Hennequin during Jewish roundup [France]: “1. The guards and inspectors, after verifying the identity of the Jews to stop their task, not to discuss the various observations that can be made…by them… 2. They did not discuss either the state of health. Every Jew should be conducted to arrest the primary center. […]
Read MoreJul. 8, 1942
Ninths Order concerning Measures against the Jews issued by the Chief of Military Administration [Germany / Occupied France]: “Article 1 – Jews can [be] prohibited from participating in public events and the uses of facilities, that are accessible to the general public. […] Article 2 – Jews are only allowed to shop in department stores, […]
Read MoreJun. 30, 1942
“Concerning the Appearance of Jews in Public” issued by the Commissary General for Public Security [Netherlands]: “Paragraph 1 Jews must be in their homes between the hours of 20:00 to 06:00. Paragraph 2 Jews may not be present in homes, parks, and other private institutions that are used for recreation or entertainment of non-Jews, unless […]
Read MoreJun. 6, 1942
“Decree No. 1301” issued by Chief of State of Vichy France Philippe Petain [Vichy France]: “Decree No. 1301 of June 6, 1942 regulating, in respect of the Jews, the professions of actor, film or opera. We, Marshal of France, head of the French state…The state council…Decree: Art. 1st The Jews cannot hold a job in […]
Read MoreMay 29, 1942
“Eight Order of May 29, 1942” issued by German occupation administration [Germany]: “(1) The Jews must report to the police station to receive badges in the shape of star. Every Jew will receive three badges and will have to give in Exchange a point of textile card. (2) It is prohibited the Jews from the […]
Read MoreMay 17, 1942
Executive Order for the Maternity Protection Law issued by the Reich Labor Ministry [Germany]: “Section 1 – The provisions of the Maternity Protection Law apply only to women of German citizenship – except Jews. […] Berlin 17 Mai 1942 – The Reich Labor Minister, signed by Dr. Syrup.” 1942 Reichsgesetzblatt I, page 324, Accessed online; […]
Read MoreMay 15, 1942
Law 68 – Constitutional Law of 15 May 1942 On the expulsion of Jews (“Deportation Bill” issued by Slovakian Republic) [Slovakia]: The parliament of the Slovak Republic has decreed by this constitutional law that: §1 Jews can be expelled from the territory of the Slovak Republic. …§3 [1] Jews who are expelled or Jews who have left […]
Read MoreMay 2, 1942
Order from Reich Government to Slovakia [Slovakia]: “Sent from Berlin on May 2 [1942] at 0.15 hours Received in Pressburg on May 2 at 0.20 hours. No. 640—pursuant to instruction in cable of April 11, this year no. 533, I wish to advise the government of Slovakia as follows: The Reich Government undertakes permanently to retain […]
Read MoreApr. 29, 1942
“Order to wear the Jewish Star” issued by the General-Commissioner for Security Raufer [Germany / Occupied Netherlands]: “In accordance with Paragraph 45 of Order 138/41 of the Reich Commissioner for the Occupied Dutch Territories concerning public security, I order the following: Par 1: 1) A Jew who appears in public is obliged to wear a Jewish […]
Read MoreApr. 19, 1942
Law – 19 April 1942-XX, n. 517 Exclusion of Jewish elements from the field of entertainment [Italy]: ” … Art. 2 Are prohibited representation, the execution, the public showing and recording of phonograph records of any work to which contribute or have contributed authors or performers Italians, foreigners or stateless persons belonging to the Jewish […]
Read MoreMar. 24, 1942
“Seventh Order of March 24, 1942” issued by German occupation administration [Germany]: “Seventh Order of March 24, 1942 about: 1. Criterion of ‘person’ Jewish. 2. Confiscation of wireless sets [radio], held by the Jews. 3. Ban on certain economic activities and to employ Jews. 4. Non-payment of severance pay to a Jew.” [Editor’s note: Original webpage […]
Read MoreMar. 13, 1942
Decree to Identify Jewish Homes issued by the General of the Reich Security Police [Germany]: “Since Jews use every opportunity to camouflage, it proves necessary to identify the homes of Jews. Accordingly, every Jewish household […] has to mark their home. The same is true for administrative service-, children-, age- and sick-homes. […] The marking […]
Read MoreFeb. 7, 1942
“Sixth order of February 7, 1942 on measures against the Jews” issued by German occupation administration [Germany]: “Official Journal of the orders of the military Governor for the occupied territories of February 11 1942. Under the full authority granted to me by the Fuhrer und Oberster Befehishaber der Wehrmacht, I order the following: (1) Limitation of […]
Read MoreDec. 19, 1941
“Order of December 19, 1941” Issued by Vichy Regime regarding requirements for Jewish students in higher education institutions [Occupied Vichy, France]: “Admission requirements for Jewish students in higher education institutions (…). By way of derogation, the Jewish applicant is allowed to register or take courses only if his family has been established in France for at […]
Read MoreDec. 17, 1941
“Order of December 17, 1941” issued by the German occupation administration [Germany / Occupied France]: “Order of 17 December 1941 On a fine imposed on the Jews: The fine of one billion francs imposed on the Jews of occupied area, notice the ‘Militarbefehishaber in Frankreich’ December 14, 1941, shall be allocated to the Jewish property […]
Read MoreDec. 16, 1941
Law no. 1.091 – Decree-Law concerning the census of all the inhabitants of Jewish descent Decree issued by Ion Antonescu [Romania]: “…Decree-Law concerning the census of all the inhabitants of Jewish descent Article I. All the inhabitants of the Country who are of Jewish …will have to appear before the office of the ‘Romanian Jewish […]
Read MoreDec. 10, 1941
“Order of December 10, 1941” issued by Vichy Regime [Vichy France]: “Procedures for periodic testing of the Jews. The French and foreign Jews will be subject to regular review. They will be notified through the press or individual convocations. The Jews in the department of the Seine must prove their identity after an issue of ‘November 1940 […]
Read MoreDec. 4, 1941
Special law issued by Administrative Head of Occupied Territories Wilhem Frick [Germany / Occupied Poland]: “…1. Criminal Law – I (1) Poles and Jews in the Incorporated Eastern Territories are to conduct themselves in the conformity with the German Laws and with the regulations introduced for them by the German authorities. They are to abstain from […]
Read MoreNov. 25, 1941
11th Ordinance of 25 November 1941 issued by Minister of Interior Wilhelm Frick [Germany]: “1941 Reichsgesetzblatt, Part I, P. 722 – …1. A Jew, having his regular residence abroad, cannot be a German national. …2. A Jew loses German nationality: a. If at the date this amendment becomes effective, he has his regular residence abroad. b. If he […]
Read MoreNov. 22, 1941
Order on the Application of the Personal Damages Regulation to Jews issued by the Reich Ministry of the Interior [Germany]: “Nr. 1 (1) If a Jews suffers a personal injury […], the Personal Damages Regulation of November 10, 1940 shall not be applied. (3) A Jew shall also not receive welfare and care for surviving […]
Read MoreNov. 21, 1941
Decree on Termination of Parcel Services for Jews issued by the Mail Division [Germany / Occupied Poland]: “From December 1st 1941 on parcels, regular packages, unsealed and sealed value packages from Jewish people will no longer be accepted for delivery until further notice in order to avoid the danger of epidemics. Krakow 21 November 1941 […]
Read MoreNov. 13, 1941
“Order concerning possession of electrical equipment, turntables and records, typewriters, bicycles and optical equipment” issued by The Reich Association of Jews in Germany [Germany]: “All typewriters, calculating machines, copying machines, bicycles, cameras and binoculars in the possession of Jews are to be collected and handed in.” Juedisches Nachrichtenblatt, 5. Jg. 1942, Nr. 25 of 19 June, […]
Read MoreNov. 10, 1941
Order for Warsaw Ghetto Imposing the Death Penalty on Jews Leaving the Ghettos and Poles Assisting Them, Issued by Dr. Ludwig Fisher, Governor of the Warsaw District in the General Government [Poland]: “…Death penalty for illegal leaving the Jewish residential district. -Recently, in many documented instances, Jews, who have left the residential districts designated for […]
Read MoreOct. 15, 1941
Third Regulation on Restrictions of Residence in the General Government issued by the Governor – General [Germany / Occupied Poland]: “Article 4b – (1) Jews who leave their assigned residential district without authorization will be punished by death. The same penalty applies to persons granting Jews knowingly shelter. (2) Persons instigating and assisting the delinquent […]
Read MoreSept. 30, 1941
“Numerus Clausus for Jews in Public Primary Schools” established by the Government-General Weygand of Algeria [Vichy France; Algeria]: “As of January 1, 1942, the figure of 14 percent will be valid for all Jewish pupils, and the elimination of all children over the figure will be immediately announced.” Global Jewish Advocacy: Anti-Semitism: An Assault on […]
Read MoreSept. 19, 1941
“Jewish Dress Code” [Germany / Occupied Austria / Czechoslovakia / Danzig; Present-day Austria, Czech Republic, Poland]: “Jews who are older than 6 years old are not to be seen in public without a ‘Judenstern’ [Jewish star). A Jewish star has to be as large as a plate, yellow with black lines and the word ‘Jude’ […]
Read MoreSept. 12, 1941
Regulation on the Management of Gold, other Precious Metals, Jewels, Pearls and Goods Manufactured therefrom issued by the Governor – General [Germany / Occupied Poland]: “Article 8 – (1) For Jews and Jewish businesses the trade with objects referred to in Article 1 [goods and raw materials of gold or silver, precious metals, gems, pearls, […]
Read MoreSept. 7, 1941
Order issued by Prime Minister Ion Antonescu [Romania]: “(1) The operation to evacuate the Jews must begin on September 12 with the Vertujeni camp toward Cosauti and Rezina, pursuant to directives from the Chisinau Gendarme Inspectorate. (2) Groups of not more than 1,600, including children, will cross the Dniester at a rate not exceeding 800 […]
Read MoreSept. 1, 1941
“Police Decree on Identification of Jews” issued by Reich Minister of Interior [Germany]: “Article 1 (1) Jews (article 5 of the first decree regarding the law on German citizenship of 14 November 1935…) who have completed their sixth year of life shall be prohibited to appear in public without wearing a Jewish star. (2) The […]
Read MoreAug. 22, 1941
“Expulsion of Jews from European Neighborhoods” issued by the Government-General [Germany / Occupied Territories]: “Article 1. Moroccan Jewish subjects occupying residential locations, in whatever capacity, in the European sectors of the municipalities, must evacuate the said locations within a month of the date of the publication of the present dahir in the Bulletin Officel [du […]
Read MoreAug. 16, 1941
Decree by the Reich Commissioner for the occupied territories of the Netherlands, Artur Seyss-Inquart [Germany / Occupied Netherlands]: “…Order of the Reich Commissioner for the Occupied Netherlands Territories concerning Jewish Real Estate …Section 1(1) Jewish real estate, as defined in this order is any real estate which belongs in whole or in part: 1. To a […]
Read MoreAug. 1, 1941
Act XV of 1941 (Third Hungarian Jewish Law) issued by Hungarian Government about the Amendment of Act XXXI of 1894 about Marital Law and about Related and Necessary Regulations To Protect Ratial Purity [Hungary]: “Part IV. Ban on marriages between Gentiles and Jews. Section 9 Marriages between gentiles and Jews shall be strictly forbidden. Marriages between Jewish […]
Read MoreJul. 20, 1941
Regulation on Dealing with War Damages of Jews issued by the Reich Ministry of Interior [Germany]: “Article 1 – Jews do not receive compensation for war damages, which is granted for Germans based on the war property damage regulation. They are also not entitled to apply for compensation based on the war property damage regulation. […]
Read MoreJul. 18, 1941
Law issued by Prime Minister Ion Antonescu [Romania]: “III. Romania Ministry Of The Interior Office Of The Minister July 18, 1941. Lord General Antonescu, the, gave formal provisions that Jews who are in labor camps and prisoners, to be put to hard labor…have fled to shoot one in ten. If such work should not be […]
Read MoreJul. 12, 1941
Nr. 164 Regulation on the Decree-Law regarding the military status of Jews [Romania]: “Regulation on the Decree-Law Regarding the Military Status of Jews Chapter 1 Definition of Jews Article 2. –The following categories are considered Jews under this law: a) People of Judaic faith; b) People born from parents of Judaic faith; c) Christians born […]
Read MoreJun. 2, 1941
“Law of June 2, 1941 replacing the Act of October 3, 1940 concerning the status of Jews” 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. – Is regarded as a Jew: 1 The person, or not belonging […]
Read MoreMay 21, 1941
Order concerning the Operation of Cabarets and Vaudeville Houses [Serbia]: “By virtue of the authority vested in me by the Commander In Chief of the Army, I order as follows: Section 1. Cabarets, vaudeville houses, and similar places of entertainment shall not be operated unless permission of the Military Commander in Serbia shall have been […]
Read MoreMay 19, 1941
“Act of May 19, 1941” issued by Vichy Regime [Vichy France]: “The Commissioner General for Jewish Questions can cause against Jews all police measures ordered by national interest.” [Editor’s note: Original webpage is in French, Google translation was used on 7/26/2012 to change text to English.] “Lois pour la création du Commissariat Général aux Questions Juives […]
Read MoreMay 12, 1941
“Decree/Instruction” (‘Verfügung’) of the Cologne Gestapo Control Center (‘Gestpoleitstelle’) [Present-day Germany]: “[…] Those Jews, who still live in Aryan houses, are to vacate these by June 1, 1941. These Jews are to be placed into Jewish houses. Villas and structurally protruding buildings that are still owned by Jews, are also to be vacated. […]” Aus […]
Read MoreApr. 26, 1941
Third Order concerning Measures against the Jews issued by the Chief of Military Administration [Germany / Occupied France]: “Article 1 – A Jew is anyone who descends from at least three grandparents of pure Jewish race. A grandparent is of pure Jewish race when he or she belonged to the Jewish religious community. […] Article […]
Read MoreApr. 16, 1941
Law issued by Third Reich in occupied territory [Germany / Occupied Yugoslavia]: “All Jews must register with the city police on April 19 by 8:00am. Jews who fail to comply with this mandatory registration will be shot.” “1941: Mass Murder.” No author. Page 227. Online book, Accessed on 8/30/2012 ADD RESEARCHER/DATE
Read MoreApr. 1, 1941
Law issued by Prime Minister Ion Antonescu [Romania]: “II. Decree-Law of 1 April 1941…to increase military taxes HEBREW Art unique. – Fixed military duties, provided by art. 4 of Decree-Law no. 132, published in Official Gazette no. 17 of 21 January 1941, be increased and are as follows: 1. For Jews in age from 18-21, […]
Read MoreMar. 29, 1941
Act of March 29, 1941 issued by Vichy Regime [Vichy France]: “It is created for the entire national territory a General Commissariat for Jewish Questions: It: 1. Prepares and proposes to all Head of State legislation on the state of the Jews. 2. Fix the date of the liquidation of Jewish property. 3. Directors means the […]
Read MoreMar. 18, 1941
“Decree law No. 711” issued by Ion Antonescu [Romania]: “Decrees-Laws Ministry Of Training, Education, Religious Denominations And Arts General Ion Antonescu, Leader of the Romanian State and President of the Council of Ministers, …Decree-Law on the amendment of Article 44 of the Law on the general regime of religious denominations …Sole Article – The following […]
Read MoreJan. 23, 1941
“Law for the Protection of the Nation” issued by Bulgarian Government [Bulgaria]: “Law to Protect the Nation – Decree 3 We Boris III …meeting held on 24 dekemvriy 1940, voted and adopted. …Art. 18. Incumbent of this Act persons of Khazar origin that have the differently names in certain documents satisfying the name on the […]
Read MoreJan. 10, 1941
Decree by the Reich Commissioner for the occupied territories of the Netherlands issued by Commissioner Seyss-Inquart [Germany / Occupied Netherlands]: “…concerning the obligation to register persons who are entirely or partly of Jewish race. By virtue of article 5 of the Fuehrer’s decree dated 18 May 1940 (RGBl-page 77) …Article 1 Persons who are entirely or partly […]
Read MoreDec. 4, 1940
Decree No. 3984 issued by Prime Minister Ion Antonescu [Romania]: “I. Decree-Law Relative To The Status Of Military Evreilor5 Article 1. Jews, …Decree-Law of August 9, 1940, regarding the legal status of the Hebrew people in Romania, …are excluded from military service. They are obliged to pay the fees settled by military law, …Article 2. Are […]
Read MoreNov. 18, 1940
Prohibition Order for Jewish Credit Unions issued by the Bank Supervisory Body for Overseeing Credit Unions [Germany / Occupied Poland ]: “Article 1 – […] Business operations of all Jewish cooperative banks, that have no special permit from me, are prohibited with immediate effect. 18 November 1940- The Representative of the Bank Supervisory Body for […]
Read MoreOct. 9, 1940
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 […]
Read MoreOct. 7, 1940
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 […]
Read MoreOct. 5, 1940
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 […]
Read MoreOct. 4, 1940
“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 […]
Read MoreOct. 3, 1940
“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. – […]
Read MoreSept. 28, 1940
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 […]
Read MoreSept. 27, 1940
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 […]
Read MoreSept. 23, 1940
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 […]
Read MoreSept. 17, 1940
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 […]
Read MoreAug. 9, 1940
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 […]
Read MoreJun. 28, 1940
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 […]
Read MoreMay 23, 1940
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 […]
Read MoreMay 18, 1940
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 […]
Read MoreApr. 6, 1940
“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 […]
Read MoreMar. 1, 1940
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, […]
Read MoreJan. 26, 1940
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, […]
Read MoreJan. 24, 1940
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, […]
Read MoreJan. 1, 1940
“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 […]
Read MoreDec. 16, 1939
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 […]
Read MoreDec. 12, 1939
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 […]
Read MoreDec. 11, 1939
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 […]
Read MoreNov. 30, 1939
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 […]
Read MoreNov. 23, 1939
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 – […]
Read MoreNov. 20, 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 […]
Read MoreNov. 15, 1939
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 […]
Read MoreOct. 26, 1939
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. […] […]
Read MoreOct. 24, 1939
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
Read MoreOct. 8, 1939
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 […]
Read MoreSept. 21, 1939
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 […]
Read MoreJul. 13, 1939
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 […]
Read MoreJul. 4, 1939
“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 […]
Read MoreJun. 29, 1939
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 […]
Read MoreJun. 21, 1939
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 […]
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