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Protests against the persecution of the Jews, and letters identifying with the Jews from Church leaders in France, 1940-1943

Protests against the persecution of the Jews, and letters identifying with the Jews from Church leaders in France, 1940-1943 Protests by Church leaders in France against the persecution of the Jews (Appels aux Chretiens). Also in the file: - Letters identifying with the Jews from Paul Claudel, and Jules Soliege and Marc Boegner, leaders of the Catholic and the Reform Churches written to the Chief Rabbi of France, 26 March 1941-01 January 1942; - Newspaper clipping regarding rescue activities by Daniel Trocme, the Protestant teacher later recognized as a Righteous Among the Nations. There is more...

File Number : 239

Type of Material : Survey Report

Protocols from Association des Rabbins Francais (Association of French Rabbis) general assemblies and meetings, report regarding the activities of the Chief Rabbi of France, manifesto opposוng attacks on synagogues and more, 1940-1942 In the file: - Protocols from general assemblies and meetings of the administrative committee of the Association of French Rabbis. Also in the file: - Report on the activities of Rabbi Isaie Schwartz, the Chief Rabbi of France, June-November 1940; - Sympathetic letter from Marc Boegner, the head of the Reform Church; - Manifesto opposing the attacks on synagogues in...

File Number : 116

Type of Material : Survey Report, Protocol, Official Documentation