Every possible precaution is being taken by Jewish communities all over the country to prevent possible provocation for anti-Jewish disturbances in front of the synagogues during the High Holidays which begin with Rosh Hashonah, the Jewish New Year, next Friday evening.
The Jewish Community of Cologne has issued an order that no Jew should wear a top hat on his way to the synagogue in order not to attract special attention.
In Berlin and other cities, Jewish women were requested by the Jewish Community Councils not to dress ostentatiously during the High Holidays.
Meanwhile, Count Wolf von Helldorf, president of the Berlin Police, and notorious leader of the anti-Jewish street attack on Kurfuerstendamm on Rosh Hashonah eve four years ago, today notified the executive of the Jewish Community of Berlin that complete protection would be given by the police to Jews during Rosh Hashonah prayer hours.
In connection with this special notification, Dr. Heinrich Stahl, president of the Berlin Jewish Community, is issuing an appeal to all Jews of Berlin to maintain order when leaving the synagogues and not to crowd in front of the exits, thus avoiding any possible provocation. The appeal also requests Jews not to congregate in front of the synagogues and not to park autos there.
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