I fled Nazi Germany. I hope the US doesn't turn its back on refugees | Aryeh Neier
Trump has made hostility to migrants and asylum seekers the running theme of his presidency. But asylum saved my family from certain death
by Aryeh Neier
Jul 01, 2019
3 minutes
When Kristallnacht (the night of broken glass) took place on 9 November 1938 – a night that Jewish homes, businesses, schools and synagogues throughout Germany were attacked and, in many cases, destroyed – my parents, my older sister and I were living in Berlin. After that, we knew we had to leave. But where could we go? The United States had closed its doors to most Jewish refugees. The same was true almost every place else. Fortunately for us, in the late 1930s Britain accepted several tens of thousands of Jews fleeing
You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.
Start your free 30 days