finding-aid-2026-09-07 Letter from Jewish Committee, Hannover, June 19, 1947 Project Witness September 7, 2026 Project Witness Archive Manager Finding aid generated from archival descriptions Letter from Jewish Committee, Hannover, June 19, 1947 Brief vom Jüdischen Komitee, Hannover, 19. Juni 1947 19. Juni 1947 1 document JEWISH COMMITTEE HANNOVER OHE-STRASSE 8 TELEPHONE: 20178 Subject: L/K. To Chief Rabbis Council London June 19 the 7 194. Dear esteemed Rabbis and dear friends! A few days ago, a shipment of food was sent to Celle, which was intended for Bergen-Belsen for religious purposes. However, we learned that Celle has retained a larger quantity for the same purposes. We turn to you with the following explanation: It has been known to you for some time that Hannover has a larger number of Jewish residents, of whom a significant part are religious Jews. To our regret, we must express that the current attitude of indecision, whether Hannover has a claim to this shipment for its religious institutions, which we do not wish to enumerate at this time, is outrageous. We do not wish to quarrel over such matters, but we would like to hear your opinion on this issue. We have so far maintained complete harmony among our religious institutions in our city, and we wish to continue doing so. Therefore, we request a quick and positive response from you. With blessings, A. Lipschitte Religious Department Jewish Committee Religious Division Hannover

JEWISH COMMITTEE HANNOVER OHE-STRASSE 8 FERNRUF: 20178 Betrifft: L/K. An Chief Rabbis Council Londen 19. Juni den 7 194. Sehr cheschewe Rabbanin und liebe Chawerim ! Ver einigen Tagen kan eine Sendung von Lebensmitteln nach Celle an, die für Bergen-Belsen für religiöse Zwecke bestimmt sein sellte. Wir erfuhren jedoch, dass Celle für sich für dieselben Zwecke ein größeres Quantum zurückbehalten hat. Wir wenden uns an Euch mit der folgenden Ausführung: Es ist Euch schon seit längerer Zeit bekannt, dass Hannover eine größere Zahl jüdischer Einwohner, von welchen auch ein großer Teil religiöse Juden sind, hat. Zu unseren Bedauern müssen wir aus- drücken, dass die bisjetzige Haltung der Unentschlossenheit, on auch Hannover für ihre religiösen Institutionen, die wir jetzt nicht aufzählen möchten, Anspruch auf diese Sendung hat, ist empörend. Wir möchten uns nicht über solche Fragen herumstreiten, aber wir möchten Eure Meinung über diese Angelegenheit hören. Wir haben bis jetzt in unserer Stadt die vollständige Harmonie zwischen unseren religiösen Instanzen aufrechterhalten, und möchten dieses auch weiterhin tuen. Wir bitten deshalb von Euch eine schnelle und positive Antwort. . Mit Therah - Gruß A. Lipschitte Religions-AM Jüdisches Komitee? Religions-Abteilung Hannover

JEWISH COMMITTEE HANNOVER OHE-STRASSE 8 TELEPHONE: 20178 Subject: L/K. To Chief Rabbis Council London June 19 the 7 194. Dear esteemed Rabbis and dear friends! A few days ago, a shipment of food was sent to Celle, which was intended for Bergen-Belsen for religious purposes. However, we learned that Celle has retained a larger quantity for the same purposes. We turn to you with the following explanation: It has been known to you for some time that Hannover has a larger number of Jewish residents, of whom a significant part are religious Jews. To our regret, we must express that the current attitude of indecision, whether Hannover has a claim to this shipment for its religious institutions, which we do not wish to enumerate at this time, is outrageous. We do not wish to quarrel over such matters, but we would like to hear your opinion on this issue. We have so far maintained complete harmony among our religious institutions in our city, and we wish to continue doing so. Therefore, we request a quick and positive response from you. With blessings, A. Lipschitte Religious Department Jewish Committee Religious Division Hannover

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