Ambiguous Relations : The American Jewish Community Book

	Preface	9
	Acknowledgments	15
Pt. I	Early Postwar Concerns
1	American Jews and the German Problem Until the End of the War	21
2	Morgenthau's Plan, Supporters, and Opponents	37
3	Safeguarding the Survivors and Refugees	53
4	Denazification and the Major War Crimes Trials	71
Pt. II	Getting Involved or Staying Aloof
5	Advocates of Moderation	87
6	Critics and Opponents	105
7	Anti-German Protests at Home	123
8	Waiting in Vain for a German Change of Heart	139
Pt. III	Reparations: Their Impact and Limits
9	The Twisted Road Toward Shilumim	159
10	German Diplomats: The Initial Efforts to Soften American Jewish Hostility	179
11	Antisemitic Manifestations and Their Abatement	199
Pt. IV	Holocaust Consciousness and the Role of Israel
12	The Eichmann Trial and the Quest for Punishment of Nazi Criminals	219
13	Changing Circumstances and Futile Dialogues	239
14	Disappointment with the Social Democrats	261
15	The Growth of Holocaust Consciousness and Its Impact on American Jewish-German Relations	281
16	Bitburg and Its Repercussions	299
Pt. V	American Jews and East Germany
17	From Grotewohl to de Maiziere	319
Pt. VI	Unification and Beyond
18	Expectations and Question Marks	341
19	An Ambiguous Balance	359
	Abbreviations	369
	Notes	373
	Bibliography	459
	Index	483