Twice a New Citizen : Reminiscences 1895-1948 /

The memoirs were written after the war and contain detailed biographic reminiscences. Move to the capital of the Austro-Hungarian Empire in 1899 from Monasterzyska in eastern Galicia. The Kimmel family settled in the second district (Leopoldstadt). Hans was enrolled at the Jewish Talmud Thorah day school. Difficult beginnings for the family to make a living. After the death of his younger sister parts of the family returned to Galicia. With the help of the "Kultusgemeinde" (Jewish community) Hans was to continue his education at the Sophiengymnasium in Vienna and stayed with a benefactor, the painter David Kohn. Overcoming language difficulties due to his Yiddish accent. Position as a tutor to save money for his family in Galicia. Awareness of antisemitism and hostility towards Eastern Jews. Interest in the Zionist movement. Recollections of antisemitic demonstrations fueled by politicians such as the Viennese mayor Karl Lueger. Aftermath of the Hilsner bloodlibel trial. Interest in the Social democratic movement. Description of cultural and political life in Vienna. In 1907, after passing the final examinations, Hans Kimmel enrolled at the University of Vienna as a student of law. Meetings with National Jewish Students at Cafe Boerse. Continuation of his lessons as a tutor in order to make a living. Member of the Bar Kochba association. Visits to his family in Monasterzyska and description of Jewish life in the village. Vaccation at the summer ressort of Dorna Watra, Bukowina. Recollections of his famous teachers at university. Graduation from law school and work as a court practitioner. Beginning of career as lawyer.Outbreak of World War One. His family had to leave their home in Galicia and escaped to Vienna. His younger sister was accepted at the Dr. Krueger girl's home. Hans Kimmel was summoned to serve in the military during the war, but due to his illness he was considered unfit. Difficult circumstances in the aftermath of the war. Attempt to establis a newspaper in Vienna. Return to practice of law. Situation of Jewish war refugees from the East in Vienna, who were now considered stateless. Engagement with Emmy Berger and marriage in 1921. Detailled account of post-war Austrian politics and turmoil. Birth of their son in 1925. Recollections of the events preceding the "Anschluss" in 1938. Despair of Austrian Jews after the Nazi-takeover. Fervent endeavors to emigrate. In 1939 Hans Kimmel finally succeeded in obtaining an exit permit for Australia and left with his family on the last boat before the outbreak of the war. Difficulties in starting a new life in Sydney. Conditions of Jewish refugees in Australia. Position at the "Australian Jewish Forum", a monthely edited by Dr. I. N. Steinberg. Work at the "Jewish People's Relief Fund". Description of the cultural life of the emigres in Australia, including the founding of the "Wiener Buehne" and various Yiddish theater groups. Description of various Jewish philanthropic organizations and religious life in Austrialia. Cultural institutions, Jewish education and various women's organizations. Death of his son Frederick Kimmel, who was a corporal in the airforce. Reflections on Jewish politics, Australian Zionism and the foundation of the State of Israel.The following individuals are mentioned: Adler, Victor; Austerlitz, Friedrich; Bernatzik, Edmund; Bierer, Paul; Bittman, Hans; Boehm-Bawerk, Eugen von; Chajes, Hirsch Perez; Gelber, Adolf; Gross, Walter; Guttmann, Alfred; Feuchtwang, David; Herzl, Theodor; Hussarek, Max, Freiherr von Heinlein; Klein, Franz; Kohn, Gustav; Kraus, Karl; Krieger, S. W.; Mirel, Szymon; Pernerstorfer, Engelbert; Philippovich, Eugen Freiherr von Philippsberg; Renner, Karl; Steigrad, Silva; Steinberg, I. N.; Stricker, Robert; Stuergkh, Karl Graf; Weisslitz, Jacob; Wlassak, Moriz; Wolf, Bruno.Hans Kimmel was born in Monasterzyska, Galicia around 1889. He attented cheder and primary school of the Baron Hirsch Foundation and moved with his family to Vienna in 1899. Hans attended Sophien Gymnasium and enrolled at Vienna University as a student of law. He became active in the Zionist movement and was a member of the "Bar Kochba". In 1939 Hans Kimmel emigrated with his family to Australia.Synopsis in fileMelbourneTeplitz-SchoenauGaliciaAssociaton of New CitizensAustralian Jewish ForumAustro-Hungarian EmpireBaron Hirsch FoundationChildhoodChewra KadischaDr. Krueger HeimEducation, Jewish, 1867-1918Education, primary and secondary, 1867-1918InflationJewish communitiesJewish People's Relief FundJudaeaKimberleys projectPress, JewishProfessions and occupations, editorsProfessions and occupations, journalistsProfessions and occupations, solicitorsPublic welfareSocialismSydney Chewra KadischaSynagoguesWiener Buehn