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Lecture

Sandra Myers
The Beginning of the End: The Exodus from Germany

Monday 29.03.2021

Summary

The plight of the German Jewish community from 1933 to 1938, detailing the escalating anti-Jewish measures in Germany and the challenges faced by those trying to emigrate. Also explored are British immigration policies, Otto Schiff’s commitment on behalf of the Jewish community in 1933 ensuring no refugee would burden public funds, and tensions between Robert Waley-Cohen and Chaim Weizmann.

Sandra Myers

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Sandra Myers did her MA in Jewish history at UCL and was a director of the LJCC (London Jewish Cultural Centre) from its inception. She has worked for over 20 years with the Citizens Advice Bureau.