What challenges did Jewish community leaders face under Nazi rule? How much freedom of action did they have? How did different leaders respond the difficulties of this role?
In what ways was the experience of persecution different for men, women, and children? How was it different for Jews married to non-Jews or for Jews who had converted to Christianity? How was it different for the comparatively wealthy and the comparatively poor? In the end, to what extent did these differences matter?
What options for resistance were available to Jews under Nazi rule? Why do you think that Jewish communities didn't resist more?
To what extent is it fair to fault Jewish community leaders for their actions in these extreme circumstances?