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Library: the Jews. Version1
Source: Israelitisches Familienblatt 2. June 1933
Let Go All Hope
No existence abroad for German Jews
From day to day we receive more requests by co-religionists, who have lost their jobs
and their existence due to the changing conditions in their homeland, Germany.
Many ask where they could begin, where they could build a new existence abroad.
It is a difficult and responsible task for us to advise all the lawyers, doctors,
independent businessmen and tradesmen, all employees etc. well. The editors are not
all-knowing and so far they have not had to know much more about the employment
opportunities for German Jews abroad than did the questioner. Still, in order to supply
those who wish to make the effort to find a new existence abroad, with "realistic"
impressions of the existing opportunities, and to spare those forced by the
circumstances to take up the walking-stick from bitter disappointments, we have
asked our foreign correspondents to report on the current situation in their respective
countries.
The following is the essence of their reports which - we must state from the
Outset - agree in an uncanny way on one point. The opportunities for German
Jewish emigrants everywhere are close to nil!
Denmark
Many German Jews already reside in Copenhagen. A foreigner is not allowed to earn
money, except if he is self-employed. Knowledge of the language is essential.
Moreover, Denmark too has high unemployed.
England
Immediately upon entering England, difficulties arise, as the immigration authorities
must be presented with unobjectionable references and sufficient funds. However
even if these exist, foreigners can stay...no longer than two weeks in the country....In a
number of instances, well-known doctors here gained work permits and some students
of medicine have been able to enter courses in nursing at the Jewish Community's big
hospital in London. But other academics and especially non-academics, trained people
could not find employment, as the Interior Ministry issues very few work permits for
England...
France
Everywhere in France, but least of all in Alsace and Paris, there are some prospects
for academically trained Germans who were dismissed in Germany. It is essential to
orient oneself locally. Nothing can be achieved by means of correspondence. It is
especially difficult for orthodox Jews to find a position. Recently, a considerable
number of German Jews has arrived, but unfortunately the situation is such that they
can hardly be provided support...
Holland
A relief committee for German Jewish intellectuals exists in Amsterdam.
However it does not function as an employment agency, as it is almost impossible for
foreigners to obtain work. There are no opportunities either for academically trained
Germans or for merchants.
Lithuania
There is as yet no relief committee in the capital, Kovno... It is comparatively easy to
acquire an entry permit for Lithuania, but it is absolutely impossible for a foreigner to
receive a work permit.
Luxembourg
There are no employment opportunities of any sort for German Jewish immigrants.
Luxembourg is a small country and pursues a clear policy of protection of domestic
labour... The only, however limited opportunity to establish an existence here offers
itself to people with their own capital; who might establish some form of industry,
which is not yet represented in the country...
Austria
With regard to the local circumstances, Jewish lawyers and other academically trained
individuals who were dismissed in Germany can hardly expect employment here.
Portugal
According to inquires with the local authorities, it is almost impossible for
academically trained German Jews - especially lawyers - to find work, due to manifold
difficulties. Even contacts with influential people cannot change this situation. The
situation for doctors is a bit easier, and is more promising yet in the colonies and the
provinces. The opportunities in the export business and in farming are relatively
favourable, assuming that sufficient funds are available.
Sweden
It is absolutely out of question for foreigners to gain employment in this country, not
only due to local unemployment but also because foreigners need a work permit,
which is in principal never granted. Even the Swedish Jews oppose further
immigration, which, they may fear increase the danger of anti-Semitism in Sweden...
Switzerland
In sympathy for the German Jews, Switzerland has widely opened its hospitable gates.
It is, however, not in the position to grant residence permits to people seeking
employment...
Spain
Due to the labour law of October 1st, 1932, no foreigners find employment in Spain.
The only way to achieve something is to purchase land in the event on has the
necessary some funds...
Czechoslovakia
In light of the difficult economic situation in Czechoslovakia, there are no serious
prospects for lawyers, doctors or others immigrating from Germany to build up a new
life...
We did not inquire about the situation in the Holy Land with our staff, as
everyone who wishes to go there may get extensive information in the Palestine
Bureau, Berlin, 10 Meineckestr. We have also disregarded overseas
countries, as no reliable reports are available from there. The ΓÇ£German Jewish
Aid OrganisationΓÇ¥ [Hilfsverein], Berlin, 91 Martin-Luther St., as well as the
"Central Committee for Jewish economic aid" and its branches in bigger
communities provide information on immigration prospects.
We reserve the option to report in the near future on Belgium, Italy, Poland and
perhaps on the prospects in Latvia, Finland and Norway, which are missing in the list
above.