This volume presents Jewish Amsterdam. The flourishing period of the 17th century is vividly depicted through literary texts, images, and documents. It describes the time of the French occupation in 1795, the Jewish way of life in the 19th century, the German occupation of the Netherlands in 1940, and the deportation and murder of most Dutch Jews. Contemporary Jewish life is expressed through literary testimonies. The anthology of literary texts showcases German-language literature in Dutch exile while also providing an overview of modern Dutch literature.