Jews in Nazi Berlin

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While many aspects of Jewish life under Hitler are known, historical accounts often lack a true sense of the daily struggles faced by Jews and their families amid Nazi Germany's oppressive racial laws and escalating violence. This work brings individual lives into sharp focus, offering an unprecedented and moving portrayal of Jewish existence. Utilizing a rich archive of photographs, objects, official documents, and personal papers, the editors have crafted a multifaceted picture of Jewish daily life in Nazi Berlin at the regime's height. The essays and images are organized into thematic sections, addressing various experiences such as emigration, the yellow star, Zionism, deportation, betrayal, and survival. To enhance and humanize the documentary evidence, the editors incorporate extensive interviews with survivors of Nazi persecution, sharing powerful first-person accounts of the innovation, resilience, and luck necessary to navigate the regime's increasing brutality. This remarkable reconstruction of a storied community facing destruction captures the profound loss and urgency of understanding this period, making it an essential resource for comprehending World War II and the Holocaust.