Summary 9 - Discrimination towards the Jews

Question 1

Who encouraged discrimination towards the Jews at a local level?

Answer 1

Discrimination was encouraged by Party officials at a local level.

Question 2

Give examples of discrimination that was shown towards Jews at a local level?

Answer 2

• Shops displayed discriminatory signs
• A mayor banned Jews from swimming pools
• Restaurants and pubs barred Jews from their premises

Question 3

Did ordinary Germans resist the discrimination of Jews?

Answer 3

Some Germans were uncomfortable with such overt discrimination but open opposition was rare.