TMOGV, Chapter 7-8: The Nation of Israel/Jews in Weimar Germany

Jews have lived as alien minorities amongst indigenous majorities in Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa since Roman times. Despite not having a country, or a “state,”of their own, Jews nevertheless have always considered themselves to be a single nation with national interests of their own. Long before the advent of the “State”of Israel, the Jews called themselves the “Nation”of Israel. Spread out in numerous other countries (the Diaspora), though they were (and still are), they nevertheless have always maintained highly organized networks that tie the numerous Jewish communities together ... After the 1848 Revolution that swept Europe, most of the traditional restrictions placed on Jews were lifted. Germany was particularly generous to the Jews, giving them the same rights as all other citizens. With all restrictions lifted, Jews began to prosper in Germany at a rapid rate.