The Nuremberg Laws

The Nuremberg Laws

Who could now be defined as a "Jew"?

People who had three or four Jewish grandparents were all considered Jew, regardless of whether they themselves were Jews or not.

What was meant by "Aryanizing" Jewish Businesses?

This means that all the businesses owned by the Jewish people were taken over by the Germans (non - Jewish) and all the workers and manages were kicked out of their jobs.

How were Jews who were professionals restricted?

The Jewish lawyers were no longer allowed to practice law, and the Jewish doctors were not allowed to treat the non-Jewish people.

What did Jewish identity cards needed to include now?

Jewish people now had to have a red 'J' stamped on their identity cards as well as a middle name for those that didn't have a Jewish name in the first place. For men it was 'Israel' and for women it was 'Sara'.

What was the "Law for the Protection of the Hereditary Health of the German people"?

This law requires people who are getting married to have a certificate certifying that he or she is in fit health to marry. These certificates were given by the public health authorities. Requests for certificates would be denied for those that have hereditary illnesses or contagious diseases and those planning to marry that are in conditions against the Nuremberg Laws.