21 Nov. 45
"The first main goal of the German
measures must be strict segregation of Jewry from the rest of the
population. In the execution of this, first of all is the seizing of
the Jewish populace by the introduction of a registration order and
similar appropriate measures ....
"Then immediately, the wearing of the recognition sign
consisting of a yellow Jewish star is to be brought about and all
rights of freedom for Jews are to be withdrawn. They are to be placed
in ghettos and at the same time are to be separated according to
sexes. The presence of many more or less closed Jewish settlements in
White Ruthenia and in the Ukraine makes this mission easier.
Moreover, places are to be chosen which make possible the full use of
the Jewish manpower in case labor needs are present ....
"The entire Jewish property is to be seized and confiscated
with exception of that which is necessary for a bare existence. As
far as the economical situation permits, the power of disposal of
their property is to be taken from the Jews as soon as possible
through orders and other measures given by the commissariat, so that
the moving of property will quickly cease.
"Any cultural activity will be completely forbidden, to the
Jew. This includes the outlawing of the Jewish press, the Jewish
theaters, and schools.
"The slaughtering of animals according to Jewish rites is
also to be prohibited .... " (212-PS)
The anti-Jewish campaign became furious in
Germany following the assassination in Paris of the German Legation
Councillor Von Rath. Heydrich, Gestapo head, sent a teletype to all
Gestapo and SD offices with directions for handling
"spontaneous" uprising anticipated for the nights of
November 9 and 10, 1938 so as to aid in destruction of Jewish-owned
property and protect only that of Germans. No more cynical document
ever came into evidence. Then there is a report by an SS brigade
leader, Dr. Stahlecker, to Himmler, which recites that:
". . . Similarly, native
anti-Semitic forces were induced to start pogroms against Jews during
the first hours after capture, though this inducement proved to be
very difficult. Following out orders, the Security Police was
determined to solve the Jewish question with all possible means and
most decisively. But it was desirable that the Security Police should
not put in an immediate appearance, at least in the beginning, since
the extraordinarily harsh measures were apt to stir even German
circles. It had to be shown to the world that the native