Nazi era – Page 2

Decree by the Reich Commissioner for the occupied territories of the Netherlands, Artur Seyss-Inquart [Germany / Occupied Netherlands] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) “Following his assumption of office in the Netherlands on 29 May 1940, Seyss-Inquart, pursuant to the authority vested in him as Reich Commissar of the Netherlands by the Fuehrer decree of […]

“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’ […]

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, […]

Prague [Czech Republic] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) “The public performance and mechanical reproduction of works of music where Jews participate as composers, editors of compositions or are participating as practicing artists is forbidden. This prohibition also extends to works of music by non-Jewish composers where the words used are by Jewish librettists.” “Nazi […]

“Jewish Code” issued by Parliament [Slovakia] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) “The large number of anti-Jewish decrees and the pressure exerted by extreme nationalists to base all anti-Jewish legislation on Nazi Germany’s Nuremberg Laws led to a revision of the decrees and to their centralization within the context of a single law. The term […]

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 […]

Prague [Czech Republic] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) “Jews are prohibited from entering public libraries and no books are to be lent to them.” “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 Colonel Vasile Nica [Transnistria] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) “On September 3, 1941, Colonel Vasile Nica, the prefect of Balta county, ordered all the Jews?or ‘kikes’ (jidani) as he termed them in the ordinance in the town to move into the ghetto (in an area restricted to four streets) within three […]

“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 […]

Law issued in occupied Luxembourg [Germany / Occupied Luxembourg] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) “Jewish restrictions followed, including the requirement in September 1941, that all Jews wear a badge with a yellow star with the word ‘Jude’ on it.” Webb, Chris: “The Destruction of the Jews of Luxembourg.” holocaustresearchproject.org 2) “In September 1941 the Jews of […]

Prague [Czech Republic] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) “Jews are excluded from any special allocation of pulses.” “Nazi Restrictions on the Jews of Prague & The Role of the Jewish Community Council,” Holocaust Education & Archive Research Team, Accessed 8/27/2015

“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 […]

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 […]

Order issued by Reich Commissioner in Occupied Netherlands [Germany / Occupied Netherlands] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) “In the Netherlands, the Reich Commissioner issued on August 9, 1941, a decree concerning the treatment of Jewish capital. According to this decree, Jews are prevented from disposing of their capital in the form of securities and bank […]

“Jewish Dress Code” [Romania] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) “All Romanian Jews were ordered to wear the yellow badge.” Evans, Richard J.: The Third Reich at War, 1939-1945 (Penguin Books; 2008) p. 231

“Ordinance No.1” issued by General Hugo Schwab [Transnistria] [Provisional]: “The Jews will live in ghettos, colonies, and labor camps. All Jews at present in Transnistria who do not report to the authorities within ten days from the posting of this present order for the purpose of the fixing of their place of residence, will be […]

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 […]

Law issued by Vichy government [Vichy France] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) “A census of Jews and Jewish property was also decreed. The law of July 22, 1941, gave the General Commissioner wide powers in the process of expropriating Jewish property and business.” Dawidowicz, Lucy S.: “The War Against the Jews: 1933-1945.” (1975) p. 438 […]

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. […]

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 […]

Prague [Czech Republic] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) “Jews are prohibited entry to any woods open to the public within Greater Prague, including private woods.” “Nazi Restrictions on the Jews of Prague & The Role of the Jewish Community Council,” Holocaust Education & Archive Research Team, Accessed 8/27/2015

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 […]

Law issued by Prime Minister Ion Antonescu [Romania] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) “A special tax on Jewish-held property was enacted in July 1941. Jews were then also subject to curfew; telephones and radios were removed from their homes and offices.” Dawidowicz, Lucy S.: “The War Against the Jews: 1933-1945.” (1975) Online book

“Jewish Dress Code” [Germany / Occupied Poland/Lithuania/Latvia/Estonia/Soviet Union] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) “Jewish Poles in German-occupied Soviet-annexed Poland, Jewish Lithuanians, Latvians and Estonians as well as Soviet Jews in German-occupied areas were obliged to wear white armbands or yellow badges.” “Yellow badge;” wikipedia.org

Prague [Czech Republic] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) “Pets, such as dogs, cats, birds, in the possession of Jews and their Aryan dependents, are to be handed in.” “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 permitted to visit barbers and haircutting salons only between 8:00 and 10:00.” “Nazi Restrictions on the Jews of Prague & The Role of the Jewish Community Council,” Holocaust Education & Archive Research Team, Accessed 8/27/2015

Law issued by Prime Minister Ion Antonescu [Romania] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) “In numerous instances Antonescu personally instigated specific anti-Semitic steps adopted by the Romanian fascist state: on June 19, 1941, Antonescu ordered the closure of all ‘Jewish communist cafés’ and the completion of lists—region by region—of all ‘Jidani, communist agents, and […]

“Notice regarding the obligatory wearing of Jewish insignia and the marking of Jewish trades, stores and companies” issued by the Bureau of City Police of Varazdin [Independent State of Croatia; Present Day Croatia & Bosnia Herzegovina] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) “Jews in [the] Independent State of Croatia [are] ordered to wear ‘Jewish insignia.’” […]

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

“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 […]

“Law Restricting the use of Yiddish in Public Administration” [Romania] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) “Under the pretext that the Jews were dangerous, disloyal, Communist collaborators, and spies, thousands who lived along the border were moved from their homes into the interior of the country.” “Shattered! 50 Years of Silence: History and Voices of the Tragedy in […]

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 […]

“Anti-Jewish Laws” [Germany / Occupied France] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) “Jews in France are prohibited from the wholesale and retail trade; nor can they own banks, hotels, or restaurants.” 2) “The Central Office of Emigration in Berlin notifies all German consulates that Hermann Göring has banned emigration of Jews from France and all […]

“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 […]

“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 […]

Prague [Czech Republic] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) “Following an announcement by the Ministry of Finance Jews were encouraged to deposit their stamp or other collections in their name with a foreign exchange bank, at the latest by 15.03.41. A stamp collection is not only a collection for the purpose of philately but […]

Law issued by Croatian government [Croatia] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) “April 30, 1941: Racial legislation enacted at Zagreb, Croatia, by the pro-German government removes Jews from public office.” “1941: Mass Murder.” Online book; p. 226

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 […]

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

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

“Pro-Nazi Government”issued by Rashid Ali al-Gaylani [Iraq] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) “Rashid Ali al-Gaylani establishes a pro-Nazi government in Iraq.” “The Holocaust: Timeline of Jewish Persecution (1932 – 1945);” jewishvirtuallibrary.org

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, […]

Prague [Czech Republic] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) “Jews are prohibited from managing industrial undertakings of the following kind: a) Wholesale and retail on own or outside account, b) Restaurant and catering trade, c) Insurance brokerage, d) Shipping, e) Removal and storage, f) Travel agency, g) Tourist guide, h) Transport and haulage business […]

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 […]

“Expropriation of Jewish Real Estate Properties” [Romania] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) “… yet another decree legalized the expropriation of Jewish real estate.” “Shattered! 50 Years of Silence: History and Voices of the Tragedy in Romania and Transnistria: Anti-Jewish Decrees;” nizkor.org

“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 […]

Decree law No. 504” issued by Ion Antonescu [Romania] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) “The same motivation was used to prohibit Jews from hiring Romanian servants.” “The Exclusion of Jews from Romanian Society During the Antonescu Governments With and Without the Iron Guard: Antisemitic legislation, Romanianization, and Expropriation.” (November 11, 2004) ushmm.org; pp. 4-5

Prague [Czech Republic] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) “The shopping period for coal by Jews was limited to between 15:00and 17:00 hrs.” “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 limited shopping period for Jews also applies to Aryans who shop for Jews. This limitation does not apply to chemists. Later the shopping period for Jews in Prague was fixed at between 15:00 and 17:00 hrs. which also applied to chemists.” “Nazi Restrictions on […]

Prague [Czech Republic] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) “Jews are excluded from the practice of fishing and from all related activities whether as owners of fishing rights or assistants.” “Nazi Restrictions on the Jews of Prague & The Role of the Jewish Community Council,” Holocaust Education & Archive Research Team, Accessed 8/27/2015

“Registration of Jews” [Poland] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) “Poles caught selling food to Jews in the Warsaw Ghetto are automatically sentenced to three years of hard labor. The daily bread ration for Jews in the Warsaw Ghetto is reduced to three ounces a day.” “The Holocaust: Timeline of Jewish Persecution (1932 – […]

“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 […]

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

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 […]

Prague [Czech Republic] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) “Except for Jewish lawyers, doctors and midwives, hospitals and Jewish community offices, Jews are excluded from being telephone subscribers.” “Nazi Restrictions on the Jews of Prague & The Role of the Jewish Community Council,” Holocaust Education & Archive Research Team, Accessed 8/27/2015

Law issued by Prime Minister Ion Antonescu [Romania] [Provisional]: “General Staff Division II of the Presidency of the Council of Ministers (Cabinet of Military) I have the honor to make known: By employing Jews to work for universal use, they can make contact with people in our villages, where they try to make Communist propaganda or […]

Prague [Czech Republic] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) “The following regulations of 10 September regulate the trade of Jewish dental technicians. The right to practice by Jews as dental technicians is extinguished 30 days from the publication of the announcement (date of announcement 11 December 1940). Jews can be admitted as dental technicians but […]

Prague [Czech Republic] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) “Jews are forbidden to enter the produce market in Prague II on market days and neither the surrounding streets.” “Nazi Restrictions on the Jews of Prague & The Role of the Jewish Community Council,” Holocaust Education & Archive Research Team, Accessed 8/27/2015

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 […]

Warsaw [Poland] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) “All Jewish property found outside the ghetto walls is confiscated.” “The Warsaw Ghetto: Anti-Semitic Decrees Against the Jews of Warsaw;” American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise; jewishvirtuallibrary.org

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 […]

Prague [Czech Republic] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) “Following an announcement by the Ministry of Finance of 15.11.40, published on 18.11.40, Jews are obliged to declare their investment and savings accounts by 31.12.40 for the purpose of seizure.” “Nazi Restrictions on the Jews of Prague & The Role of the Jewish Community Council,” Holocaust […]

Warsaw [Poland] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) “A monthly tax of five zlotys is imposed on Jews using trolleys.” “The Warsaw Ghetto: Anti-Semitic Decrees Against the Jews of Warsaw;” American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise; jewishvirtuallibrary.org

“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. – […]

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 […]

“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 – 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