Nazi era – Page 3

“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 […]

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

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) “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

“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 […]

“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

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 […]

Second Regulation Implementing the Law on Travel Agencies issued by the Reich Economy Ministry [Germany]: “Article 1 – Jews […] are prohibited from working as a travel agent starting 1 June 1939. Berlin 8 May 1939 – The Reich Economy Minister, signed by Dr. Landfried” 1939 Reichsgesetzblatt I, page 895. Accessed online; Translated by Franziska Wagener 2/17/2016

9th Regulation to the Reich Citizenship Law [Germany] [Unconfirmed]

“Act IV of 1939” issued by Hungarian government [Hungary] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) “Act IV of 1939, the second Jewish law, was detailed and draconian, and I only summarize it here. First, it revived a racial definition of Jewishness, though with some narrow provision for some Christian converts. Second, it lowered the maximum representation […]

“Law concerning Jewish Tenants” issued by Reich Chancellor Adolf Hitler [Germany]: “Law concerning Jewish Tenants of 30 April 1939. …Article 1 …A Jew cannot invoke the protection of the tenancy laws where the landlord in giving notice to vacate the premises can furnish him with a certificate from the communal authorities that his shelter is […]

Fourth amendment to the Reich Hunting Law issued by the Reich Master Hunter [Germany]: “Article 3 – […] Jews are excluded from the lease of hunting grounds. Article 8 – Jews are not permitted to obtain hunting licenses […] Berlin 29 March 1939 – The Reich Master Hunter, signed by Alpers. Berlin 29 March 1939” […]

Royal Decree – 27 March 1939-XVII, no. 665 Approval of the Statute of The management and liquidation estate [Italy]: ” … Art. 1 And it formed, based in Rome, a body called ‘Body of Management and Real Estate Settlement'(EGELI) with the task of providing for the purchase, management and sale of real estate excess, pursuant […]

“Second Execution Order to the Law on the Hitler Youth” issued by Adolf Hitler [Germany]: “On the basis of Article 4 of the law for the Hitler Youth of 1 December 1936 (RGBl I, page 993), I order… 7 Racial Requirements Jews (Article 5 of the 1st proclamation to the law of Reich citizenship of 14 […]

Prague [Czech Republic] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) “Ditto the sale, lease or gift of Jewish real property.” “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 chief of the civil administration in Brunn / Brno prohibited the disposal of Jewish enterprises in Moravia.” “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) “On 16 March 1939 (i.e. one day after the invasion by Germany) Jewish lawyers were forbidden to practice, all Jewish employees in public administration, establishments and institutions, incl. courts and schools, were relieved of their duties. Jews are excluded from being any of the following: teachers […]

Ordinance Regarding the Extension of the Deadline for Surrender of Jewels and Precious Metal Items by Jews [Germany]: “– In accordance with Section 3 of the Third Decree following the Ordinance Regarding the Registration of Jewish Estates (February 21, 1939, RGBl. Part I, p. 282), the following is hereby ordered: § 1 – The deadline […]

“Third Decree following the Ordinance Regarding the Registration of Jewish Estates.” issued by Göring [Germany]:”– In accordance with Section 7 of the Ordinance Regarding the Registration of Jewish Estates, issued April 26, 1938 (RGBl. I, p. 414), I hereby order the following: § 1 – (1) All Jews (§ 5, First Ordinance amending the Reich Citizenship Law […]

Act amending the Income Tax Law issued by Adolf Hitler [Germany]: “An income taxpayer can receive tax reduction for dependents only if they are not Jews. In general, from now on Jews belong to the tax group I, whether single or married, which has to pay the highest tax rate. Berlin – 17 February 1939 […]

Royal Decree-Law – Feb. 9, 1939-XVII, no. 126 Implementing rules and integration of the provisions of art. R. 10 of the decree-law on Nov. 17, 1938-XVII, no. 1728, on the limits of real estate and industrial and commercial activities for Italian citizens of Jewish race [Italy]: ” … Art. 1 The limitations of the real […]

Eighth Decree of the German Civil Law issued by German government [Germany]: “Article 1 -Licenses (Certificates, Diplomas) of Jewish dentists, veterinarians and pharmacists will expire on 31 January 1939. Article 2 – (1) Jews are banned from practicing medicine, including dentistry and veterinary medicine. (2) Jewish assistants in health care[…] are allowed to exercise their profession […]

Second Regulation on Rent Subsidies issued by the Reich Ministry of Interior [Germany]: “Article 1 (2) – Jews do not receive rent subsidies. Berlin 31 December 1938 – The Minister of Interior, in representation of the State Secretary, Schuetze” 1938 Reichsgesetzblatt I, page 2017, Accessed online; Translated by Franziska Wagener 2/15/2016

Implementing Rules for the Sales Tax Law issued by the Reich Ministry of Finance [Germany]: “Article 39 – Jewish private scholars, artists, writers, sales agents and brokers will not get any sales tax relief. Berlin 23 December 1938 – The Reich Finance Minister, signed by Reinhardt.” 1938 Reichsgesetzblatt I, page 1935. Accessed online; Translated by Franziska […]

Royal Decree-Law – December 22, 1938-XVII, no. 2111 Provisions relating to placement on leave absolute and for pensions to the military personnel of the armed forces of the Jewish race [Italy]: ” … Art. 1 The officers serving with the Royal Army, the Royal Navy, the Royal Air Force, the Royal financial police and militia […]

“Law on Midwives” issued by Adolf Hitler [Germany]: “[…] Article 7- Recognition as a midwife shall be refused […] 4. If the applicant is Jewish. Berlin, 21 December 1938 – The Fuehrer and Reich Chancellor Adolf Hitler; the Minister of the Interior Frick.” 1938 Reichsgesetzblatt I, page 1893. Accessed online; Translated by Franziska Wagener 10/28/2015

“Second Regulation Implementing the Order on the Elimination of Jews from the German Economic Life” issued by the Reich Minister for Economic Affairs [Germany]: “[…] Article 1- In companies that are owned by a Jew the Reich Trustee of Labor has to appoint an operating manager […] who meets the bloodline requirements for acquiring the […]

Law on Exchange Control issued by the Reich Ministry of Economy [Germany]: “Article 58 – While travelling abroad or into the Customs-free zone of the Baden state, Jews […] are not allowed to carry other belongings than those strictly necessary for personal use without permission. This does not apply to Jews of foreign nationality. Berlin […]

“Regulations on job description of Jewish consultants” issued by Reich Minister of Justice [Germany]: “1. The persons authorized to legal advice and representation of Jews use the professional title ‘consultant’. On signs, letterheads and business cards and similar announcements the following note has to be added in perfectly legible characters: ‘Admitted only for legal advice and […]

Decree on the Exclusion of Jews from German Universities issued by the Reich Ministry of Education [Germany]: “As far as professors, other teachers and academic assistants, who are Jewish within the meaning of the Nuremberg Laws and as such have been dismissed from active university service, received a permission to continue to work scientifically in […]

“Seventh Regulation to The Reich Citizenship Law of December 6, 1938” issued by Reich Minister of Interior [Germany]: “[…] Article 2 (1) The pension of Jewish officials who are retired and have received the full remuneration of their last income as a retirement pension or waiting pay up to now shall be fixed and payed […]

“Order Concerning the Utilization of Jewish Property” issued by Reich Minister of Economic Affairs [Germany]: “Order concerning the Utilization of Jewish Property of 3 December 1938…Article 1 The owner of a Jewish industrial enterprise…may be ordered to sell or liquidate the enterprise within a definite time. Certain conditions may be stipulated in the order. …Article […]

Curfew for Jews on the Day of National Solidarity (3 December 1938) issued by the Chief of the Reich Security Police [Germany]: “Jews have no part in the solidarity of the German people. […] The following is therefore ordered: 1. Jews of German citizenship and stateless Jews […] have to stay in their current homes […]

First Regulation Implementing and Supplementing the Carrier Pigeons Law Issued by Reich Minister of Interior [Germany]: “[…] Article 1 (1) The permission (to keep carrier pigeons) won’t be granted to Jews. […] Berlin 29 November 1938 – The Reich Minister of the Interior Frick.” 1938 Reichsgesetzblatt I, page 1749. Accessed online; Translated by Franziska Wagener 10/26/2015

Order issued by Reich Ministry of Interior [Germany]: “Police Regulation of the Appearance of Jews in Public of 28 November 1938. …ARTICLE 1 The Government Presidents in Prussia, Bavaria, and the Sudeten German areas, the proper authorities in the remaining provinces of the old Reich, the district captains (the Mayor in Vienna) in Austria and the […]

“Jewish Dress Code” Issued by Hans Frank [Germany / Occupied Poland] [Unconfirmed] Commentary from other sources: 1) “Hans Frank ordered all Jewish Poles above the age of 11 years in German-occupied Poland to wear white armbands with a blue Star of David. “Yellow badge;” wikipedia.org

Royal Decree – November 21, 1938-XVII, no. 2154 Amendments to the statute of the National Fascist Party [Italy]: “… Sole Article Article. 8 of the Statute of the National Fascist Party, approved by Decree R-XVI April 28, 1938, n. 513, is replaced by the following: ‘The Italian citizenship is a necessary condition for membership in […]

“The Laws for the Defense of the Race” issued by Italian Government [Italy]: “…Milan, November 11, 1938 …First Chapter Mixed marriages: Italian citizens may not marry members of the Hamitic, Semitic, or non-Aryan races; …Second Chapter Definition of the Jewish race: The following are considered to be of the Jewish race: a person born from […]

Law on the Deprivation of the Right to Wear a Uniform issued by Adolf Hitler [Germany]: “Jews […], who belonged to the old or new German Armed Forces, the Austrian-Hungarian Army or the Austrian Federal Army and obtained the right to wear a uniform, will hereby be deprived of this right. Berlin 16 November 1938 […]

Circular Decree “Education of Jewish Children” issued by Reich Ministry of Education [Germany]: “After the heinous murderous deed of Paris it can’t be expected of German teachers any longer to teach Jewish children. It’s a matter of course as well that it’s intolerable for German students to sit in the same classroom with Jews. Although racial […]

Decree issued by the Minister of Economy, Hermann Goering [Germany]: “1. All damage to Jewish businesses or dwellings on 8, 9 or 10 November 1938 through the indignation of the people over the agitation of the international Jews against national Socialist Germany, must be repaired at once by the Jewish occupant or Jewish businessman. …2. […]

Order issued by Minister of Interior [Germany]: “Regulations Against Jews’ Possession of Weapons, 11 November 1938. …§1 Jews (§5 of the First Regulations of the German Citizenship Law of 14 November 1935, Reichsgesetzblatt I, p. 1333) are prohibited from acquiring, possessing, and carrying firearms and ammunition, as well as truncheons or stabbing weapons. Those now […]

Order issued by Reinhard Heydrich [Germany]: “Regards: Measures against Jews tonight…a) Only such measures may be taken which do not jeopardize German life or property (for instance, burning of synagogues only if there is no danger of fires for the neighbourhoods). b) Business establishments and homes of Jews may be destroyed but not looted. The […]

First Regulation amending the Civil Tax Law issued by Adolf Hitler [Germany]: “Article 1 (4) – For children who are Jews, children discount from the citizen tax won’t be granted any longer. Berlin 31 October 1938 – The Fuehrer and Reich Chancellor Adolf Hitler.” 1938 Reichsgesetzblatt I, page 1545. Accessed online; Translated by Franziska Wagener 2/9/2016