With Nazi anti-Semitic legislation going into effect in the Saar on March 1, the last Jewish families intending to leave the territory had emigrated today.
About 500 Jewish families, consisting chiefly of artisans and laborers, are remaining as a result of their inability to secure residence permits from the French authorities.
When the Reich took over the Saar last year, it guaranteed protection of minority rights and permission to export capital from the territory until March 1 of this year.
Help ensure Jewish news remains accessible to all. Your donation to the Jewish Telegraphic Agency powers the trusted journalism that has connected Jewish communities worldwide for more than 100 years. With your help, JTA can continue to deliver vital news and insights. Donate today.
The Archive of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency includes articles published from 1923 to 2008. Archive stories reflect the journalistic standards and practices of the time they were published.
