Deborah's father was 16 when he fled Nazi Germany during a rescue effort of Jewish children known as the Kindertransport. He later raised a family in Australia and almost never spoke German anymore. Deborah and her siblings didn't consider claiming German citizenship until well into their adult lives. In this episode, Deborah shares why she finally decided to apply for a German passport under Section 15 of the Nationality Act, which allows victims of Nazi persecution and their descendants to become naturalized German citizens.
Show Notes
Historical Context
1948 German Basic Law & Eligibility Clause
Why Children of German Jews Would Apply for Citizenship
Process for Application for German Citizenship
Searching for Your Berlin Ancestors
Genealogy Sites
Specific Sites for Information about Jewish Family
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