The house was taken over

Amsterdam, Back in Amsterdam
9 juni 1945

And I ran to my house and saw my curtains hanging behind the window.

For the few Dutch who survived the Holocaust, the greatest shock came at their return home when their home turned out to have been taken over and all their possessions taken away.

  • PLUNDERING OF GOODS

    Jodenbreestraat in Amsterdam, during the plundering of goods from jewish homes, april 1943. Collection Jewish Historical Museum, Amsterdam