Headquarters Jewish Council Amsterdam

Nieuwe Keizersgracht 58, Amsterdam
North Holland, Netherlands, the

This building was from 1941 to 1943 the headquarters of the Jewish council. The Jewish council started in February 1941. The President was Abraham Asscher. David Cohen represented the Jewish community in the Dutch and German authorities. The council carried out the measures that were promulgated by the Germans.

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