What was the Gestapo?
German secret police
The Gestapo was known for its brutal enforcement of Nazi policies.
What does the term ‘gypsy’ refer to?
Racial slur for Romani people
This term is considered derogatory and offensive.
What is Hasidism?
Jewish reform movement inspired by the Kabbalah that spread through Eastern Europe
Hasidism emphasizes mysticism, joy, and community.
What were Jewish police?
Police units organized within the ghettos of German-occupied Eastern Europe
They often enforced Nazi laws within the ghettos.
Who is Job in the biblical context?
A biblical figure who questioned why the just must suffer while the wicked flourish
Job’s story explores themes of faith and suffering.
What is Kabbalah?
Jewish mysticism
Kabbalah seeks to explain the nature of God and the universe.
What is Kaddish?
Prayer for the dead in Jewish faith
Kaddish is said in memory of deceased loved ones.
What does ‘kapo’ mean?
A prisoner in a Nazi concentration camp who was assigned by the SS guards to supervise forced labor or carry out administrative tasks
Kapos were often viewed with disdain by fellow prisoners.
What are kommandos?
The basic unit of organization of slave laborers in German concentration camps
Kommandos were often subjected to harsh conditions.
What was the role of a lageralteste?
Implemented camp commandant’s orders, ensured that the camp’s daily routines ran smoothly
The lageralteste was often a prisoner who had some authority.
What is a lagerkapo?
Prisoner serving as head of the camp
Lagerkapos had significant power over fellow inmates.
Who was Maimonides?
A great Jewish scholar who lived in the 12th century
Maimonides is known for his works on Jewish law and philosophy.
What does the term ‘meister’ refer to?
German civilian
The term often denotes someone with expertise or authority.
Who is considered the Messiah in Jewish belief?
Savior and deliverer of the Jewish people; Jews believe the Messiah is yet to come
Christians believe that Jesus is the Messiah.
What does ‘Muselman’ refer to?
Deemed unfit to work, a condemned prisoner of a Nazi death camp
This term was often used to describe those who were physically or mentally exhausted.
