A ban on work

Amsterdam, The start of the war
19 september 1941

That was an unpleasant experience. Just married and no longer allowed to work.

More regulations about Jews being engaged in professions were introduced. Jews were forced to request a permit to carry out certain trades and occupations. An increasing number of Jews become unemployed.

  • ANTI-JEWISH MEASURES

    NSB members in the doorway of a café. The sign on the window says ‘No Jews allowed’. Imagebase WW2 - NIOD 97038

  • JEWISH QUARTER

    The sign indicates the beginning of the Jewish quarter, circa 1942. Collection Jewish Historical Museum, Amsterdam

  • WATERLOOPLEIN

    Market on the Waterlooplein. The sign reads 'Jews only’. Imagebase WW2 - NIOD 97017

  • NIEUWMARKT

    Nieuwmarkt in Amsterdam with fence, 1942. Collection Jewish Historical Museum, Amsterdam