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Until the German Conquest (August 1, 1914–September 17, 1915) Until the German Conquest (August 1, 1914–September 17, 1915)
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The Beginning of German Rule The Beginning of German Rule
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Hunger Pangs and Hard Labor Hunger Pangs and Hard Labor
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Expulsions Expulsions
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Forced Labor Forced Labor
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Citizens' Committee Citizens' Committee
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Organizations and Political Parties Organizations and Political Parties
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Economic Life Economic Life
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Education and Culture Education and Culture
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Support for the Needy Support for the Needy
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Eight In the Period of the First World War
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Published:January 2013
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Abstract
The looming World War I struck fear among the Jews of Pinsk, Belarus. The families of sons who were eligible for conscription immediately felt the effects of the war, while the families of all the holders of “red cards” were gripped with terror. However, some Jews saw the war as an opportunity for redemption and were looking forward to the defeat of Russia, which had made their lives miserable. At the end of August 1914, thousands of Jewish refugees expelled from Brest arrived in Pinsk. The Society for the Promotion of the Enlightenment, founded in 1863, helped in the education of the children of the refugees. A day care center called Beit Mahseh was also established to provide care for children. In September 1915, the German army occupied Pinsk, ushering in a period of hardship for the city's Jews including forced labor. This chapter examines the situation of Pinsk and its Jews under Germany during World War I, focusing on politics, economy, education, and culture.
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