Rosenstrasse

The was a rare and significant act of nonviolent resistance in Nazi Germany, where thousands of non-Jewish women protested for the release of their Jewish husbands. Historical Context

: Fearing public unrest during the war, Joseph Goebbels ordered the release of nearly 2,000 prisoners, some of whom had already been sent to Auschwitz. Educational & Research Resources

: For about a week, roughly 6,000 women gathered outside the Jewish community center at Rosenstrasse 2–4 , chanting "Give us our husbands back!" Rosenstrasse

: On February 27, 1943, the Gestapo began arresting the last remaining Jews in Berlin, including those in "privileged" interfaith marriages.

27 February 1943: The Rosenstrasse Protest - Holocaust Memorial Day The was a rare and significant act of

: This digital repository serves as an educational tool and research guide, containing birth certificates, marriage licenses, and family histories of the protestors.

: A comprehensive source guide for those looking to explore original archival documents related to this event and the broader era. Media & Commemoration 27 February 1943: The Rosenstrasse Protest - Holocaust

: This book by Nathan Stoltzfus is widely considered a solid academic addition to the literature on the controversy and public opposition during the Nazi regime.