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Motives for mercy — the consuls of Toulouse

Motives for mercy — the consuls of Toulouse

Dan Ruby

In July 1940, consular officials from three nations conspired to open an escape route for Jews out of occupied France. Why did they do it?

May 1940 – July 1940
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If walls could talk — 75 years in a Parisian villa

If walls could talk — 75 years in a Parisian villa

Dan Ruby

The home of a French Jewish jeweller was "Aryanized" and became a Nazi salon during the Occupation.

1932 – 2013
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The Wohlgemuths in Danzig — and how they got there

The Wohlgemuths in Danzig — and how they got there

Dan Ruby

Before moving his family to Berlin in 1912, Isaak Wohlgemuth prospered as a mover in Danzig. His family roots were in nearby West Prussia.

1880 – 1920
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The Ringels in Berlin — time of prosperity

The Ringels in Berlin — time of prosperity

Dan Ruby

From 1880s to the 1930s, the Ringel family prospered in the garment trade in the German capital. Herman made men's outerwear.

1880 – 1933
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The Ringels in Berlin — the Nazi years

The Ringels in Berlin — the Nazi years

Dan Ruby

During the first five years of Hitler's reign of terror, Jewish families of Berlin faced one repression after another.

1933 – 1938
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