Struggles for spaces: where could Jews spend free time in Nazi Germany?
TitleStruggles for spaces: where could Jews spend free time in Nazi Germany?
Author
Call numberS943.004924/001
Object number05349EF
Place of publicationLondon, England
PublisherLeo Baeck Institute
Year of publication
2011
Dimensionspp307-350
MaterialArticle
NotesArticle from the Leo Baeck Institute Yearbook Vol. LVI, 2011 pp307-350
Description
The Jews lived in apartments alongside non-Jewish neighbours - some of whom were openly inimical, who after the first years of Nazi rule, broke all social contacts with them. Under these circumstances, Jews needed places where they could be amongst their own. This called for the creation of 'Jewish spaces', in which they could feel secure. This article presents a detailed picture of the free time activities of the Jews