The Myth of a Jewish Conspiracy
Learn how the myth of the Elders of Zion contributed to scapegoating and antisemitism toward Jews in the Weimar Republic.
A New Economic Crisis
Gain insight into the devastating poverty, unemployment, and hopelessness experienced by Germans during the Great Depression.
The November Revolution
Learn about the political uprisings in Germany after World War I that resulted in the fall of the German empire.
Rumors of Betrayal
Investigate how a rumor about the role of Jews in Germany’s surrender in World War I escalated throughout the defeated nation.
In Search of Meaning
Consider why paramilitary groups such as the Freikorps formed in the aftermath of World War I in Germany.
Enabling Dictatorship
Read the text of the Enabling Act, the law many historians argue was the legal basis for Hitler’s dictatorship in Nazi Germany.
Hitler's First Radio Address
Read the text of Hitler’s first speech to the German people as chancellor, in which he describes his vision for the future of Germany.
Defying the Nazis: The Sharps' War Interviews-Rosemarie Feigl
Rosemarie Feigl describes her rescue from France as part of Martha Sharp’s group.
Colonialism and the Jews of North Africa
In this video, Professor Sarah Abrevaya Stein and Professor Aomar Boum establish the important historical context of Colonialism for understanding wartime North Africa.
Viewing Guide for "Colonialism and the Jews of North Africa"
This handout contains questions that guide students' viewing and prompt discussion on the video, "Colonialism and the Jews of North Africa".
“A Jewish Adolescent Ponders her Identity (1939)” by Marie Abravanel
A teenage girl in Libya named Marie Abravanel reflects on her Jewish identity.