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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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 […]

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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 […]

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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

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“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 […]

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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” […]

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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 […]

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“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 […]

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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 […]

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“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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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

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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 […]

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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 […]

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“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

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“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 […]

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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 […]

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“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 […]

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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 […]

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“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 […]

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“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 […]

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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 […]

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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

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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 […]

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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 […]

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“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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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. […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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

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Law to expel issued by German government [Germany]: “Telephone Instructions to Expel Polish Jews from Germany enacted by the Head of the Legal Department [Germany]: […] Therefore the Jews of Polish nationality, who are located in Germany, will be expelled as a precaution from the Reich immediately in the shortest possible time. […] Berlin 26 […]

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Order Regarding the Entry of Jewish Refugees issued by Prime Minister Konoe Fumimaro [Japan]: “[…] The number of Jews who wish to enter our country is constantly increasing. The entry of refugees of that kind – meaning Jewish refugees, but towards foreign countries they will just be described as refugees in general – to Japan […]

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Decree on “the Admission of Jews to the Health Insurance” issued by Reich Minister of Labor [Germany]: “[…] Article 1 – Upon expiration of the approval of Jewish doctors in accordance with Article 1 of the Fourth Ordinance to the Reich Citizenship Law of 25 July 1938 (Reichsgesetzblatt I, p. 969), their entry in the […]

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“Law on Passports of Jews” issued by Reich Minister of Interior [Germany]: “…Article 1 (1) All German passports of Jews (Article 5 of the first law to the Reich citizenship of 14 November 1935…) … who reside in the Reich area, become invalid. (1.2) The holders of the passports, mentioned in section (1), are obliged […]

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First Regulation on the Profession of Nursing and the Establishment of Nursing Schools issued by the Reich Ministry of Interior [Germany]: “Article 20 (1) – Jews are only allowed to work as a nurse when taking care of other Jews or working in Jewish institutions. (3) Jewish nurses can only be trained at Jewish nursing schools. […]

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Fifth Decree of the German Civil Law issued by German government [Germany]: “…Article I. Elimination of the Jews from the Bar (Attorneyship). Section 1. Jews are excluded from the profession of a lawyer. In as much as Jews are still lawyers they are to be eliminated from the bar pursuant to the following provisions : …Signatories […]

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Royal Decree-Law 23 September 1938-XVI, n. 1630 Institution of primary schools for children of the Jewish race [Italy]: “…We have decreed and decree: Art. 1 For the children of the Jewish race are established at the expense of the State Special sections of primary school in the town where the number of them will not […]

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Royal Decree of Law September 7, 1938 – XVI [Italy]: “Measures with Regard to Foreign Jews VICTOR EMMANUEL III BY THE GRACE OF GOD AND BY THE WILL OF THE NATION KING OF ITALY EMPEROR OF ETHIOPIA We have decreed and decree: Art. 1. From the publication of the present decree it is prohibited to […]

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Circular Note that excludes Jewish sales points from the acceptance of ration cards for fat and communal welfare vouchers issued by the Reich Labor Ministry [Germany]: “(1) Jewish sales points will be excluded from accepting coupons for cooking fat, ration cards for Margarine and communal welfare vouchers starting October 1, 1938. […]” Ministerialblatt des Reichs- […]

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“The second decree for the execution of the law regarding the changes of the surnames and forenames…” issued by Reich Minister of the Interior Representative Dr. Stuckart [Germany]: “…Art. 1 1. Jews may be given only such given-names as are cited in the directives issued by the Ministry of Interior concerning the utilization of given-names. […]

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Circular Note on Jewish Street Names issued by the Reich Ministry of Interior [Germany]: “(1) If it hasn’t already been done, streets or street parts named after Jews and half-Jews have to be renamed immediately. (3) The removed street signs with Jewish names on are not allowed to be left next to the new one […]

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“Fourth Decree relative to the Reich Citizen Law” issued by Reich Chancellor Adolf Hitler [Germany]: “4th Decree relative to the Reich Citizen Law of 25 July 1938. …Section III. 1. Jews, whose appointment approval has expired and who have not received an authorization, by virtue of Section II, are forbidden to practice medicine. 2. A […]

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Third Announcement on the Identity Card Enforcement issued by Minister of Interior Wilhelm Frick [Germany]: “Article 1 – Jews […] who are German citizens, have to apply for an identity card with reference to their status as Jew at the responsible police department until 31 December 1938. For Jews who are born after the date […]

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Injunction 1023/2, issued by the City of Strobl [Austria]: “Jewish summer guests and visitors are unwelcome in Strobl. Jews are prohibited from using any public grounds, baths and similar facilities in the area of Strobl, without exception. […] This injunction refers to domestic as well as foreign Jews.” Kloyber, C. & Wasmeier, C. Das Bürglgut: […]

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Act amending the Trade Regulation Code of the German Reich issued by Adolf Hitler [Germany]: “Article 1 – […] For Jews and Jewish companies with their own legal personality, the operation of the following professions is prohibited: a. security service,  b. financial consultation, c. dealing in land and property, d. brokerage for real-estates and loans, […]

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Regulation based on the Decree for the Reporting of Jewish Owned Property issued by the German Reich [Germany]: “Article 1 – The sale or lease of an industrial plant, a farm or a forestry enterprise and the granting of rights of use to such an operation requires the approval of a higher administrative authority when […]

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“Third Executive Order on the Reich Citizenship Law” issued by Reich Minister of Interior [Germany]: “[…] Article 7 (1) – Jewish businesses are recorded in a register. The Minister of the Interior will determine the authorities, where this register will be kept. […] Article 17 – The Reich Minister of Economic Affairs is empowered – in […]

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Decree Concerning Jewish pupils at Austrian schools issued by the Ministry of Interior [Germany / Occupied Austria]: “A. General principles: Jewish students are to be summarized at certain schools, that are designated for Jews only. Jewish students are not permitted to visit non-Jewish schools and vice versa, non-Jewish students are not allowed to visit Jewish […]

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Guidelines for the Approval of Guest Students at German Universities issued by the Reich Ministry of Education [Germany]: “Article 1 – 2. Jews […] who are of German nationality, cannot be admitted as guest students at German universities any longer. […] Berlin 9 June 1938- The Reich Minister for Science, Training and People’s Education, signed […]

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Decree issued by Reich Minister of Interior Wilhelm Frick [Germany / Occupied Austria]: “Decree Introducing the Nurnberg Racial Laws into the Land of Austria 20 May 1938…Section 3 The elimination of Jews from public offices which they hold on the effective date of this decree will be specially regulated. …” “Nazi Conspiracy and Aggression Volume […]

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First Executive Order on the Civil Status Law issued by the Minister of Justice [Germany]: “Article 2 – (b) Jews may not act as a witness at a wedding when the couple, who are to be married, are German nationals, of German or kindred blood as well as of second-degree mixed-blood. Berlin 19 Mai 1938 […]

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“Decree for the Reporting of Jewish Owned Property” issued by Minister of Economy Hermann Goering [Germany]: “Decree for the Reporting of Jewish Owned Property of 26 April 1938…the following Is hereby decreed: Article 1 1. Every Jew (Article 5 of the First Regulation under the Reich Citizenship Law of 14 November 1935…) shall report and […]

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“The Decree against the Camouflage of Jewish Firms” [Germany]: “’Decree against the Camouflage of Jewish Firms’ issued by Field Marshal General Goering [Germany]: Article 1-  A German citizen, who assists for self-serving reasons to camouflage the Jewish character of a firm to mislead the public or the authorities will be punished with penitentiary, in less serious […]

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Order on the Employment of Jewish Musicians issued by the Reich Ministry of Propaganda [Germany]: “[…] For Jewish dance events and festivities it is only allowed to hire Jewish musicians, who are members of the Reich Association of Jewish Culture Leagues and have the required authorization from the authorized Labour Office. For Jewish festivities, I […]

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“Law Concerning the Legal Status of the Jewish Religious Communities” issued by Adolf Hitler [Germany]: “Law Concerning the Legal Status of the Jewish Religious Communities The Reich Government has enacted the following law, which is promulgated herewith: 1) Jewish religious communal organizations and their roof organizations obtain legal standing by means of registration in the […]

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Nazi Weapons Law of 1938 issued by Adolf Hitler [Germany]: “Weapons Law18 March 1938 The German Government has adopted the following law, which is herewith announced: Section I. General Points. § 1 (1) Firearms, as defined in this law, are weapons from which a solid object may be driven through a barrel, by gas or air pressure. …§ 3 (1) Whoever […]

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Decree issued by Reich Chancellor Adolf Hitler [Germany / Occupied Austria]: “Decree of the Fuehrer and Reich Chancellor concerning the Administration of the Oath to the Officials of the Province of Austria, March 15, 1938. …Section 3. The officials at present in office shall be sworn in forthwith in accordance with Section 2. Jewish officials […]

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Second Income Tax Implementation Regulation issued by the Ministry of Finance [Germany]: “Article 6 (11) The Marriage aid must not be paid to female workers who are Jews. (12) The exemption from income tax at childbirth does not apply when the children are Jews. Berlin 6 February 1938 – The Reich Finance Minister, signed for […]

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“Fourth Supplementary Decree to the Law on the Profession of an Auctioneer” issued by Adolf Hitler [Germany]: “Article 1 – The law on the profession of an auctioneer of October 16, 1934 (RGBl I p.974) […] will be modified the following way: 1. In article 1, paragraph 2 the addendum ‘that are non-Jewish’ has to […]

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Act to Amend the Income Tax Law issued by Adolf Hitler [Germany]: “Article 2 (4) For children, who are Jews, child reduction is not granted. […] Berlin 1 February 1938 – The Fuehrer and Reich Chancellor Adolf Hitler.” 1938 Reichsgesetzblatt I, page 99. Accessed online; Translated by Franziska Wagener 1/20/2016

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“Law Nr. 169” Review of citizenships [Present-day Romania]: “Article 5. …Within 30 days from the publication of this law in the Official Gazette, municipal mayors will draw up a table of the Jews registered in the municipality’s nationality registers. A registration made based on the decision of an appeal committee or on a court ruling will be […]

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Circular note on the Change and Determination of Family Names issued by the Reich Ministry of Interior [Germany]: “Article 7 (1) – If persons of German blood have a Jewish family name, applications to change the family name can be granted […]. (2) Applications of Jews and half-Jews to change their family name won’t be […]

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“Law on the Alteration of Family and Personal Names” issued by Adolf Hitler [Germany]: “Art. 1 1. Jews may be given only such given-names as are cited in the directives issued by the Ministry of Interior concerning the utili-zation of given-names. …Art. 2 1. In so far as the Jews are still using some other given-names […]

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Circular regarding Jewish passports for foreign travel issued by Reich Interior Ministry [Germany]: “[…] II. Passports with validity for other countries shall not be issued to Jews. However the following exceptions can be made: 1. Emigrants. Passports for foreign travel can be issued to Jews if the passport is needed for emigration or for the […]

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General Order on the German Salute issued by the Reich Ministry of Justice [Germany]: “No. 349- The German Salute is the greeting of German citizens. When dealing with judicial authorities, in particular in court sessions, Jews are therefore not allowed to use the German salute.” Deutsche Justiz. Rechtspflege und Rechtspolitik. Amtliches Blatt der deutschen Rechtspflege […]

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Appointment regulations for pharmacists issued by the Reich Ministry of Interior [Germany]: “Article 3 – The following has to be attached in the original to the application for the appointment: […] (4) Proof, that the applicant is not a Jew. Article 6 – (5) The appointment shall be refused if the applicant is a Jew. […]

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Decree on Manufacturing and Sales of Radios by Jewish Firms issued by the Reich Economy Minister [Germany]: “The Reich Minister of Public Enlightenment and Propaganda and I agree with the following: […] 1. Jewish firms may not a) produce radios, b) nor deliver items for installation in the recipient, c) nor sell radios as a […]

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“Ordinance on the Admission of Physicians to the Treatment of Health Insurance Members” issued by Reich Minister of Labor [Germany]: “Article 1 (7) The following shall be added to article 15, paragraph 2 (of the original law): 2. Physicians who themselves or whose spouse are not of German or related blood. The Reich Fuehrer of […]

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Circular on the Acquisition of a Doctorate Decree for Jews of German Citizenship issued by the Ministry of Science and Education [Germany]: “In agreement with the Deputy of the Fuehrer, the Reich- and Prussian Minister of the Interior and the Foreign Office, I order with immediate effect, that Jews […] who have German citizenship, are no […]

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Decree amending the Reich Labor Service Law issued by Adolf Hitler [Germany]: “Article 7 (1) – Jews are not permitted to the Reich Labor Service. (2) Jews of mixed heritage cannot be superior in the Reich Labor Service. […] Berlin 19 March 1937 – The Fuehrer and Reich Chancellor Adolf Hitler.” 1937 Reichsgesetzblatt I, page […]

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“Immigration ban on all Jews” issued by the Paraguayan Government [Paraguay]: “Paraguay has prohibited entrance of all Jews irrespective of their nationality or the class in which they are traveling.  […] the ban also applies to Jews who are on [en] route with visas from Paraguay’s consuls [issued] in various countries.” Jewish Telegraphic Agency; Paraguay […]

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Law issued by Reich Ministry of Education [Germany]: “I. The permission to open a private school or to give private lessons to young people can […] only be granted if the applicant 1. can provide evidence of the purity of his blood according to the civil service regulations for himself and his spouse, if married. […] […]

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Regulation on Cooperative Public Accountants issued by the Reich Economy Ministry [Germany]: “Article 6 I: Jews are excluded from admission to the exam for cooperative accountants. […] Berlin 7 July 1936 – The Reich Economy Minister, signed by Posse.” 1936 Reichsgesetzblatt I, page 560. Accessed online; Translated by Franziska Wagener 1/14/2016

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Decree Regarding Business-Related Assistance in Foreign Exchange Matters issued by Reich Minister of Economics [Germany]: “[…] Article 8 (1) Jews will not be granted permission. (2) The Reich Minister of Economics can grant permission upon request to Jews and Jewish organizations, who promote the emigration of Jews, in order to assist with foreign exchange matters […]

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“Law concerning Alteration of the Defense Law” issued by Adolf Hitler [Germany]: “The government of the [German] Reich has ordered the following: (1) – Article 15 of the defense law from 21 May 1935 (RGBl I p. 609) provides the following version: “Article 15 (1) – A Jew is not allowed to perform military service. […]

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“Reich Veterinarians Law” issued by Adolf Hitler [Germany]: “[…] Article 3 (2) The license to practice shall be refused […] 5. If the applicant can’t become an Official because of his or his spouse’s descent. Exceptions can be granted in cases of hardship by the Minister of the Interior in accordance with the Reich Veterinarian […]

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First Regulation to the Act on Leasing and Management of Public Pharmacies issued by the Reich Minister of the Interior [Germany]: “[…] Article 3: Jews are not permitted as tenants. Public pharmacies whose owner is a Jew are subject to a forced lease. […] Berlin 26 March 1936 – The Reich Minister of Interior, signed […]

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“Law governing elections to the Reichstag” issued by Reich Chancellor Adolf Hitler [Germany]: “Law governing elections to the Reichstag of 7 March 1936 The Reich Cabinet [Reichsregierung] has enacted the following law, published herewith: Article 1 Reichstag electors are—aside from the German citizens who, according to the first decree of 14 November 1935 (Reichsgesetzbl. I, […]

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“Executive Order on the Reich Tax Law” issued by issued by Reich Minister of Finance [Germany]: “[…] Article 6 – (1) Jews will not be granted permission (to serve as tax consultant). […] Berlin 11 January 1936 – The Reich Minister of Finance by order: Reinhardt.” 1936 Reichsgesetzblatt I, page11. Accessed online; Translated by Franziska Wagener 10/13/2015

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Decree issued by Third Reich [Germany]: “Second Regulation to The Reich Citizenship Law of December 21, 1935, issued by Reich Minister of Interior [Germany]: […] Article 6 (2) Jewish senior physicians at public hospitals and free non-profit hospitals as well as independent medical examiners will be dismissed from their position as of March 31, 1936. Existing […]

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“Reich Physicians Law” issued by Third Reich [Germany]: “Article 3 (2) The license to practice medicine shall be refused: […] (5) If the applicant can’t become an Official because of his or his spouse’s descent and if -at the time of the application- the percentage of non-German blooded physicians in relation to the total numbers […]

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Decree Prohibiting Jews to have an artist’s name issued by the Political Police Commander [Germany]: “The Political Police Commander of the Reich ordered on October 30, 1935, that Jews should be prohibited to bear an artist’s name with or without connection to their family name because the reason for bearing an artist’s name is the […]

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“First Supplementary Decree of November 14, 1935” issued by Adolf Hitler [Germany]: “First Supplementary Decree of November 14, 1935 On the basis of Article III of the Reich Citizenship Law of September 15, 1935, the following is hereby decreed: Article 1. (1) Until further provisions concerning citizenship papers, all subjects of German or kindred blood […]

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Rules for Implementing the Regulation on Granting Child Benefits to large Families issued by Reich Finance Minister [Germany]: “Due to article 2 of the Regulation on Granting Child Benefits to large Families of 15 September 1935 (RGBI I. page 1160) the following is determined: Article 1- Child benefits may be granted under the following conditions: 1. The […]

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“Law for the Protection of German Blood and German Honor…” issued by Adolf Hitler [Germany]: “Marriages between Jews and German citizens or other congeneric origin, is prohibited. Existent marriages of this kind are invalid even when they where entered into in a foreign country in order to circumvent this law. … (1) It is prohibited for […]

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“Defense Law” (“Wehrgesetz”) issued by the German government [Germany]: “[…] 15) Jews are no longer permitted to actively serve in the army (Wehrdienst).” “Wehrgesetz” (Defense Law) from May 21, 1935; Reichsgesetzblatt (Law Documents of the Reich) (1935), I, p. 609; Researched and Translated by Ziba Shadjaani 1/10/2017

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Regulation on the Permission of Physicians to be employed at Insurance Companies issued by the Reich Minister of Labor [Germany]: “[…] Article 15 – the following are excluded from admission: […] 2. Physicians of non-Aryan descent and physicians whose spouses are of non-Aryan descent. A non-Aryan is someone who is descended from a non-Aryan, especially […]

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“Law Against the Overfilling of the German Schools and Universities” issued by the Reichs-Chancelor Adolf Hitler and Reichs-Minister of the Interior Wilhelm Frick [Germany]: “The number of newly admitted Jewish students at every university must not exceed 15,000 per year.” Fachhochschule Potsdam: Maßnahmen/Gesetze gegen Juden im “Dritten Reich” (University of Potsdam: Measures and Laws Against […]

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Directive on the exclusion of Jews from the Motorists Association of German Physicians (KVDA) issued by the leader of the KVDA [Germany]: “My comrades, I expect you to march in the frontlines, as before in war and peace, in the development of our country. This requires the commitment of every German man […], because the […]

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Circular Note issued by Minister of Interior [Germany]: “I ask you to ensure that Jewish festivals and holidays won’t be listed in German calendars especially in calendars of public authorities any longer. Awarding contractors with orders for new calendars offers the opportunity to appeal to the company that is commissioned with the printing order accordingly. Berlin […]

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Directive on the Membership of Jewish Craftsmen at Professional Organizations of Craftsmanship issued by the Reich Association of German Trade [Germany]: “The issue of a membership of Jewish craftsmen has to be answered the following way: Nothing willl be changed regarding the membership per se, but it won’t be permitted that Jewish members of the […]

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Policies to Article 1, Paragraph 3 of the Reich Civil Service Law in the Version Dated 30 June 1933 (RGBl I, p. 433) issued by Reich Minister of Interior [Germany]: “Article 1 (1) A person who descends from a Non-Aryan, especially from Jewish parents or grandparents, is considered non-Aryan. It is sufficient if one parent or […]

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“Executory decree for the law about the Repeal of Naturalization and the Ajudication of German Citizenship” issued by the Reich Minister of Interior [Germany]: “…Accordingly the repeal of naturalization is especially to be contemplated in the case of : (a) Eastern Jews, unless they have fought on the German side at the front in the […]

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Exclusion of Jewish Gymnasts issued by the President of the German Gymnastic Association [Germany]: “Therefore I will withdraw […] the exception and determine that all male and female members, who are of Jewish descent, counted back to the grandparents, have to leave the association. 23 Mai 1933 Neuendorff.” Deutsche Turnzeitung 78 (1933) 21, page 401 of […]

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“Withdrawal of Approbation for Jewish Doctors” issued by the German government [Germany]: “[…] 4) “The permission to work as a doctor can no longer be extended to Jews.” Ärzteblatt: Approbationsentzug für jüdische Ärzte: Bestallung erloschen (“Medical News: Withdrawal of Approbation for Jewish Doctors: “Permission Withdrawn”); Researched and Translated by Ziba Shadjaani 1/10/2017

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“First Decree with Reference to the Law for the Restoration of Regular Civil Service” issued by Third Reich [Germany]: “To Paragraph 3 of the above law: ‘1. Non-Aryan descent means descent from non-Aryan, and especially Jewish, parents or grandparents, even though only one of the parents or grandparents was of the Jewish religion. 2. If […]

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