ABSTRACT
In all their occupied territories, the Nazis quickly set up Judenräte, Jewish Councils, in which prominent Jewish leaders and rabbis were asked to take seats. These new bodies were the only representatives of the Jewish community allowed to communicate with the government and the occupying forces. As time went on, the Jewish Councils were given all kinds of tasks and issued with orders. They were made responsible for affairs that included religion, healthcare, social care and education.
