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Aliya Bet
Appellplatz
Badge of Shame
Bnei Akiva
Confiscation of Jewish Property
Assistance and Rescue
Forced Labor
Aliya Training After the War
Death Marches
Detention on Cyprus
Antisemitism Before the War
Attitude Toward Jews - Switzerland and Swiss Population
Baptism
Educational Institutions
Biebow, Hans
Aliya Training During the War
Beitar - Brit Trumpeldor
Desecration of Cemeteries
Diseases
Children's Homes
Bund - Algemeyner Yidisher Arbeter Bund in Lite, Poyln Un Rusland
Burning of Synagogues
Conversion