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The Rest Is History

409. The Nazis in Power: Hitler's War on the Jews (Part 6)

Jan 16, 2024
The podcast dives into the chilling rise of Nazi anti-Semitism and the relentless persecution faced by Jews as Hitler solidifies power. It details horrific policies that marginalized Jewish citizens in all walks of life, the internal conflict of Jewish families navigating a violent landscape, and the grim reality of their deteriorating existence. The narrative also highlights the insidious blend of propaganda and societal apathy that enabled this oppression, painting a stark picture of a society veering into darkness.
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  • The Nazi regime enacted discriminatory laws against German Jews, stripping them of citizenship and prohibiting marriage and sexual relations between Jews and Germans.
  • Anti-Semitism permeated everyday life, with teachers and officials playing a crucial role in perpetuating discrimination and instigating exclusionary measures against Jewish students.

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Ratcheting up anti-Semitism: Nuremberg Laws and Persecution

In 1935, the Nazi regime enacted the Nuremberg laws, which included the flag law, citizenship law, and law to protect German blood. These laws marked a new level of legal discrimination against German Jews, stripping them of citizenship and prohibiting marriage and sexual relations between Jews and Germans. Anti-Semitism intensified across Germany, with increased boycotts, violence, and social exclusion. This pushed German Jews to the margins of society, isolating them and making them vulnerable. Teachers and students became complicit in anti-Semitism, further perpetuating discrimination. There was a slight increase in Jewish emigration, but overall, many German Jews believed that the worst was over and remained hopeful for a return to normalcy.

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