Free counter and web stats

b'Shem

Nazi directives aimed at segregating Dutch Jews

Star of David patch
As of 2 May 1942 all Jews over the age of six were forced to wear the yellow star of David

Date implemented:

Anti-Jewish measures in chronological order:

15 May '40

Dutch armed forces capitulated to the Germans. Darkness fell.

1 Jul '40

Jewish volunteers are discharged from all Dutch air defense units.

6 Sep '40

Dutch government managers pledge not to appoint Jews as of this date.

5 Oct '40

Non-Jewish government employees must sign a declaration of Aryan purity

22 Oct '40

Jewish businesses must be reported to the Nazi authorities and registered.

21 Nov '40

Jews are fired and dismissed from all government positions.

10 Jan '41

It is mandatory for Jews to register as of this date with the Town Registrar.

5 Feb '41

Members of the medical profession must sign a declaration of Aryan purity.

13 Feb '41

The Nazis form a Judenrat-Jewish council for the city of Amsterdam.

22-23 Feb '41

Razzia's - Raids carried out among the Jews in of Amsterdam.

12 Mar '41

Jewish businesses receive order to bring a German representative on staff.

31 Mar '41

A Nazi operated German central office for Jewish emigration is established.

11 Apr '41

'The Jewish Weekly' appears under the auspices of the Nazis.

1 May '41

Limitations are set for employment and Jews must surrender all radios.

4 Jun '41

Restrictions are placed on the Jews regarding their freedom to move about.

11 Jun '41

More razzia's - raids were carried out among the Jews in of Amsterdam.

8 Aug '41

Restrictions imposed on the Jews regarding financial and property matters.

1 Sep '41

Jewish children barred from public schools must attend Jewish schools.

15 Sep '41

Signs reading "Forbidden for Jews" appear in all public places.

7-8 Oct '41

Razzia's - Raids to round up Jews of Arnhem, Apeldoorn, and Zwolle.

1 Nov '41

Jews are barred from holding membership in non-Jewish organizations.

3 Nov '41

The Nazis establish a Jewish market place in Amsterdam strictly for Jews.

7 Nov '41

Jews must obtain a permit to travel or move.

1 Jan '42

Jews may no longer employ non-Jewish domestic personnel in their homes.

9 Jan '42

Attending Public Schools and High Schools is forbidden for Jewish children.

10 Jan '42

The first Jews of Amsterdam left for forced labor in Jewish work camps.

17 Jan '42

Jews of Zaandam ordered to relocate to Amsterdam.

23 Jan '42

Jews no longer allowed to drive a car. Identity cards must show the letter J.

25 Mar '42

Jews forbidden to marry non-Jews. Intercourse with non-Jews is forbidden.

26 Mar '42

It is forbidden to remove household articles from vacated Jewish homes.

24 Apr '42

Ritual slaughtering is forbidden. Many Jewish butcher shops are closed.

2 May '42

Jews ordered to wear the yellow star of David with the inscription Jood-Jew.

12 May '42

Jews are forbidden to own a state bank account. Monies are confiscated.

29 May '42

It is forbidden for Jews to fish. They can no longer obtain a fishing license.

5 Jun '42

A ban on travel is announced. Jews may not buy in non-Jewish stores.

12 Jun '42

Jews may no longer play sports. They must turn in their bicycles and cars.

26 Jun '42

The Jewish Council is notified of forthcoming deportation to the East.

30 Jun '42

The Nazis order all Jews off the street by night introducing an 8 PM curfew.

6 Jul' '42

Jews no longer allowed to use a phone. Visiting non-Jews is forbidden.

15 Jul '42

Deportation from Westerbork, via Hooghalen, to Auschwitz begins.

17 Jul '42

Many streets in the Hague and surrounding area are off limits to Jews.

31 Jul '42

Jewish women are forbidden to frequent a hair stylist or visit Beauty Salons.

Aug '42

During August, the Jews in Holland were subjected to razzia's - raids.

8 Sep '42

It is prohibited for the Jews in the Hague to sit on public street benches.

15 Sep '42

Jewish students are barred from attending all university and college classes.

2-3 Oct '42

Razzia's - Raids in Jewish work camps to meet the weekly deportation quota.

16 Jan '43

The first Jews arrive in camp Vught after having been in camp Amersfoort.

21 Jan '43

Patients of the Jewish Mental Hospital in Apeldoorn deported to Auschwitz.

5 Feb '43

Jews ordered to direct mail and correspondence through the Jewish Council.

Apr '43

Jews living in the province of Noord Brabant must report to camp Vught.

5 May '43

By order of Heinrich Himmler most Jews must be deported by year's end.

26 May '43

Intensive razzia's - raids among the Jews of Amsterdam.

20 Jun '43

Large scale razzia's - raids among the remaining Jews of Amsterdam.

29 Sep '43

Round-up of the last Jews of Amsterdam.

Dec '43

Finally, all Jews of mixed marriage are called up for labour camp duty.

Dec '43

The "Jewish Question" considered solved.


Please mention the Site you are commenting on when you sent
an email with request, observation, correction or input to either
the writer Hans Vanderwerff or the Webmaster Sion Soeters

Last revision was made on 22 July 2009

The following Sources were consulted

Back arrow button