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References
- ↑ Marline Otte (3 July 2006). Jewish Identities in German Popular Entertainment, 1890–1933. Cambridge University Press. ISBN 9781107320888 . Retrieved 13 August 2015.
- ↑ Elon Gilad (22 April 2010). "What Does Your Jewish Name Mean?". Haaretz . Retrieved 13 August 2015.
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