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Heidemarie Wawrzyn

    Nazis in the Holy Land 1933-1948
    Attempts at a Biography: The Discrete Life of Vera Salomons
    The Hidden Album 1942 - 1943
    Trials and Tribulations on Mt Scopus: the Auguste Victoria Foundation from 1898-1939
    Antisemitism in the German Women's Movement 1865-1933
    Knitting, Baking and Mothering for the Fatherland
    • 2016

      "Attempts at a Biography: The Discrete Life of Vera Salomons" explores the life of Vera Frances Bryce Salomons, a wealthy British woman who trained as a nurse during WWI, married a soldier, and later divorced. A passionate advocate for Islamic art, she founded a museum in Jerusalem and promoted understanding between Arabs and Jews.

      Attempts at a Biography: The Discrete Life of Vera Salomons
    • 2015

      The research paper explores the intersections of feminism, antisemitism, and National Socialism during the 19th and 20th centuries, focusing on the role of the National Socialist German Women's League abroad. It examines how these themes influenced women's experiences and activism within the context of a tumultuous historical period, offering insights into the complexities of gender and ideology during the rise of National Socialism. The work contributes to a deeper understanding of how these socio-political movements interacted and shaped women's roles in society.

      Knitting, Baking and Mothering for the Fatherland
    • 2015

      Exploring the intersections of feminism, antisemitism, and National Socialism, this research paper delves into critical themes in 19th and 20th-century Germany. It examines how these ideologies influenced societal structures and individual identities during a tumultuous historical period. Through a scholarly lens, the work contributes to the understanding of the complex dynamics of gender, race, and politics, highlighting the nuanced relationships between these movements and the historical context of World War II.

      Trials and Tribulations on Mt Scopus: the Auguste Victoria Foundation from 1898-1939
    • 2014

      The Hidden Album 1942 - 1943

      Annotated Photo Presentation

      Exploring the intersections of feminism and antisemitism, this document delves into the historical context of Germany during National Socialism and World War II. It examines how these ideologies influenced societal attitudes and behaviors, shedding light on the complex dynamics of gender and prejudice in a tumultuous era. The analysis provides critical insights into the broader implications of these themes, contributing to a deeper understanding of the historical narrative surrounding this period in European history.

      The Hidden Album 1942 - 1943
    • 2013

      This book focuses on the relationship of Palestine-Germans with Arabs and Jews in the British Mandate of Palestine from 1933 to 1948/50: Young Germans marched through Haifa shouting 'Heil Hitler!' and Swastika flags were hoisted at the German consulates. In 1931 a non-Jewish German made the... číst celé

      Nazis in the Holy Land 1933-1948
    • 2011

      Exploring the intersections of feminism and antisemitism, this research paper delves into the complex dynamics between gender and religious identity. Conducted at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, it examines how these themes manifest in various contexts, analyzing their implications on societal structures and individual experiences. The work contributes to the broader discourse in gender studies, offering insights into the challenges faced by women within antisemitic frameworks.

      Antisemitism in the German Women's Movement 1865-1933
    • 2005

      The new study of Heidemarie Wawrzyn offers a critical view on the Auguste Victoria Foundation, a German institution in Jerusalem. Her study focuses on the theological and political background of German Protestantism which provided the values and ideals for the Foundation's member. Wawrzyn describes the history, development and work of Auguste Victoria Foundation from the Kaiser's Middle East visit in 1898 to the beginning of World War II. She points out the special contribution of the Deaconesses of Kaiserswerth and analyzes the relations of the Foundation's members with Jews and Arabs in Palestine. Furthermore, she questions the establishment of the Foundation as part of a „Peaceful Crusade“ in the Holy Land and examines its involvement with the NSDAP in Palestine. Content: A Monument of German Protestantism in Palestine - Concept and Goals - Women's Role and Work: Deaconess Theodore Barkhausen - Relationships to Jews and Arabs - The Foundation's Involvement in the NSDAP - The Foundation, an International Place? - What was special about the Auguste Victoria Foundation? - The „Peaceful Crusade“ Continues

      Ham and eggs in Palestine