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| First Portal: Up to the Onset of WWI |
| Chapter A: |
The Beginning of Jewish Settlement in Danzig |
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| Chapter B: |
The Danzig Community – The “Liberal” Community
The unification of the five communities, 1883 / The hope for full integration / The unforeseen challenge: Anti-Semitism / In the circles of society and culture |
16 |
| Chapter C: |
The Influx of Immigrants from Russia
The threat of expulsion / Israel responsible for one another |
25 |
| Chapter D: |
The Struggle Between the Zionists and the Liberals
The fist steps of Zionism / The image of Danzig's Zionist movement / Changes in the Liberal Jewry / The banning of the Zionists / The struggle for the youths' opinions |
29 |
| Chapter E: |
The Attempt to Limit the Voting Rights of the Community Organizations of Eastern Jewry and Zionists
In German communities / The Liberal initiative in Danzig |
43 |
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| Second Portal: During the First World War |
| Chapter A: |
The Danzig Jewry in the German Patriotic Camp |
51 |
| Chapter B: |
In a Confrontation with Indictment |
53 |
| Chapter C: |
The Jews from the “East” Wish for Russia's Downfall |
55 |
| Chapter D: |
The Hope of Freedom and Equality for the Six Million Russian Jews |
57 |
| Chapter E: |
The “Committee for the East” In Danzig |
60 |
| Chapter F: |
The Pogroms in Poland as an Assisting Factor for German Propaganda |
62 |
| Chapter G: |
A Hostile Polish Response to the German-Jewish Cooperation |
68 |
| Chapter H: |
The Jews in the Area of Dispute Between Germany and Poland |
70 |
| Chapter I: |
The Days of the Versailles Convention
The Liberals side with Germany / The Zionists strive for the status of an autonomous minority |
74 |
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| Third Portal: In the Free City (November 1920 – May 1933) |
| Chapter A: |
The City, Its International Status and Political Regime |
85 |
| Chapter B: |
The Participation of Jews in the Government
The roles of the Zionist Dr. Kurt Nawratzki / The two ministerial position carriers |
89 |
| Chapter C: |
The Creation of the Community
Statistical data / The German Jews – “Miserable Love” of Germany / The Russian Jews as refugees of the revolution / The artisans from Poland / The religious life |
96 |
| Chapter D: |
The Struggle for the Right to Settle and Become Citizens in the City |
110 |
| Chapter E: |
Danzig as a Destination and Transit Station for Thousands of Refugees of Pogroms and Revolutions
The spontaneous help / The Committee for Immigrants – A political factor / Organizations for charity and support / Initiatives among Polish refugees |
116 |
| Chapter F: |
The Struggle Against Anti-Semitism
The local character of the hate of Israel / Local initiatives and independent tools / Cooperation with the Reich's organizations / Blood Libel / Social Anti-Semitism / The publicity efforts of the Community committee / The police and the Jews act to restrain the Nazis, 1931 / Help to the Central Committee in the Reich / The Community committee coordinates positions with the Zionists / On the eve of the Nazis gaining control: Relying on the League of Nations |
126 |
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| Fourth Portal: In the Free City – The Political and Social Organizations |
| Chapter A: |
The Jewish-German Organizations
The association for Liberal Jewry / The central committee of Danzig citizens of the Jewish Faith / The pact of Jewish soldiers at the front |
146 |
| Chapter B: |
The Jewish-German Youth “Kameraden” – The Wanderers' Pact / “The young Jewish Pact” |
155 |
| Chapter C: |
The Zionist Unions
The roof organization: structure and activity / Danzig as a host to international conventions / The “Working Country of Israel” movement / The revisionists |
158 |
| Chapter D: |
Zionist Youth Organizations
Blaues Weiß, Young Jehuda, and the Bonim [The Builders] Pact: Zionism, scouting and socialism / Pact of the Olim: A pioneer realization movement / influence on the pioneering movement of Germany / HaKhalutz [The Pioneer]: Agricultural training and Aliya / Beitar: Haapala [illegal immigration] in the influence of the Maximalistic group in Israel |
171 |
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| Fifth Portal: In the Free City – The Community and its Organizations |
| Chapter A: |
The Legal Base and the Organizational Structure |
185 |
| Chapter B: |
The Structure of the Budget |
187 |
| Chapter C: |
Education and Culture |
190 |
| Chapter D: |
The East-European Rabbi Dr. Jacob Meier Segalovitc: Conflict with the Jewish-German Environment |
192 |
| Chapter E: |
The Liberal Rabbi Dr. Iwan Gruen: Judaism and German Patriotism |
196 |
| Chapter F: |
The Political Struggles in the Community
The Zionist Opposition / Inter-party agreements, Running for elections, Preparation for a separation in the community / The Zionist Demands: Right of women to vote, A Jewish school, Additional jurisdiction in the social areas |
200 |
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| Sixth Portal: In the Days of Nazi Rule (May 1933 – November 1937) |
| Chapter A: |
The Background on the Jewish War for Existence
The failure of Rauschning / The helplessness of the League of Nations / The confusion and search of a way among Germany's Jews |
215 |
| Chapter B: |
A Time of Emergency in the Community
The paritatic [patriotic?] management / Legal procedures, relying on World Jewry, a plea to the League of Nations / Support of the needy / Community Tax / Schools / The economic-professional organizations |
222 |
| Chapter C: |
The Zionist Camp – Expansion and Vast Activity. The Tragic Gap Between the Desire for Aliya and the Options
The Club for working Israel / HaBonim [The Builders] Zionist Youth / HaOved [The worker] / The Revisionists / Youth Committee. Bar-Kokhva |
236 |
| Chapter D: |
Trends Among the Liberals
Getting closer to Zionism / An allegiance of German Nationalism / Accepting the necessity to emigrate |
246 |
| Chapter E: |
“Culture Union” – A Model of Jewish Renaissance |
253 |
| Chapter F: |
Yiddish Culture as a Factor in Spiritual Awakening |
258 |
| Chapter G: |
Awareness of the Uniqueness and the General-Jewish Mission |
260 |
| Chapter H: |
The Last Attempt to Uphold the Liberal Character of the Community |
262 |
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| Seventh Portal: Scroll of Rescue, Expulsion and Annihilation |
| Chapter A: |
The Political and International Circumstances |
267 |
| Chapter B: |
The Riots of October 1937 and Their Consequences |
270 |
| Chapter C: |
A Combination of Anti-Semitic Regulations and Terror |
274 |
| Chapter D: |
The Emigration Frenzy, Help for the Needy and Hope of Continued Jewish Existence in Danzig |
276 |
| Chapter E: |
Anti-Jewish Legislation |
280 |
| Chapter F: |
An Agreement with the Senate for the Emigration of All of Danzig's Jews |
283 |
| Chapter G: |
Polish Jews Fear a Precedent |
287 |
| Chapter H: |
The Troubled Voyage of the Illegal Immigrant Ship “Astir” |
289 |
| Chapter I: |
The Summer Months of 1939 |
295 |
| Chapter J: |
After Annexation to the Reich
The threat of murder and deportation / The community committee prevents deportation and finds paths of rescue / The affairs of the Patria and Mauritius / The annihilation of the remainder |
297 |
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| Summary |
303 |
| Remarks |
307 |
| Abbreviations |
326 |
| Sources |
327 |
| Index |
335 |
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