In November 1938, Jakob Aufrichtig expressed his dire concern for his mother facing deportation in Vienna, highlighting the perilous situation for Jews in Europe. He pleaded for assistance from the Committee for Jewish Refugees in Amsterdam, emphasizing his desperation. Many others similarly reached out, seeking to flee or save family members, reflecting a widespread fear as Nazi persecution escalated. The Netherlands had become a refuge for thousands of German Jews fleeing from the Nazi regime, seeking safety and security as life's threats grew more severe.
Jakob Aufrichtig's urgent letter in 1938 highlighted his mother's impending deportation by Nazis, revealing the desperate plight of Jewish refugees seeking safety.
The letter encapsulates the heart-wrenching desperation felt across Europe, as many Jews sought refuge in the Netherlands amidst the worsening persecution.
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