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Wolf Gruner – Jewish Resistance in Hitler’s Germany
Sep 18, 2023
Dr. Wolf Gruner, expert on Jewish resistance in Nazi Germany, discusses various forms of resistance such as defacing Nazi symbols and acts of physical self-defense. He explores the legal situation for Jews in Germany, highlighting corrupt laws and challenges faced. The podcast challenges the perception of Jewish passivity during the Holocaust and emphasizes the importance of taking action.
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- Jewish resistance in Hitler's Germany encompassed a range of actions, including defacing Nazi symbols, written petitions, and physical self-defense, challenging the assumption of passivity and highlighting the importance of understanding Jews as historical actors rather than just victims.
- Acts of resistance in Nazi Germany were shaped by surrounding circumstances, such as anti-Jewish legislation, violent events like Kristallnacht, and the general experience of oppression, indicating that resistance often arose from accumulated anger and repulsion over time rather than diminishing as conditions worsened.
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Jewish Resistance in Germany
The book explores the subject of Jewish resistance in Germany during the Holocaust. It challenges the assumption that Jews were passive and submissive victims, highlighting various forms of resistance. This includes individual acts such as contesting anti-Jewish propaganda, public protests, written petitions, anonymous leaflets, and physical self-defense. The book emphasizes the importance of understanding Jews as historical actors rather than solely victims. It also considers the influence of personal networks and circumstances on individual decisions to resist.
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