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A Children's Volleyball Team in Szczuczyn, Poland

Integrated youth sports in communities were common before the holocaust.

Last Updated: August 2, 2016

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English — US

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History

Culture & Identity

In the interwar years, it was not uncommon for Jewish children to participate in school or community recreational activities with non-Jewish children. Despite the lurking danger of antisemitism, Jews often had close relationships with Christians, which led many to believe that Jewish integration was possible and might even be welcomed.

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Yad Vashem

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