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allies
During World War II, the group of nations including the United States, Britain, the Soviet Union, and the Free French, who joined in the war against Germany and other Axis countries. Anschluss /ahn sh [..]
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antisemitism
Opposition to and discrimination against Jews. Aryan:
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assimilation
The process of becoming incorporated into mainstream society. Strict observance of Jewish laws and customs pertaining to dress, food, and religious holidays tends to keep Jewish people separate and di [..]
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axis
Germany, Italy, and Japan, signatories to a pact signed in Berlin on September 27, 1940, to divide the world into their spheres of respective political interest. They were later joined by Bulgaria, Cr [..]
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blood libel
An allegation, recurring during the thirteenth through sixteenth centuries, that Jews were killing Christian children to use their blood for the ritual of making unleavened bread (matzah). A red mold [..]
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british white paper of 1939
British policy of restricting immigration of Jews to Palestine. BrĂ¼ning, Heinrich /broo ning hain rikh/
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bystander
One who is present at some event without participating in it.
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cabaret
Large restaurant providing food, drink, music, a dance floor, and floor show. Cantor:
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chancellor
Chief (prime) minister of Germany. Chamberlain, Neville (1869-1940):
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