Meanwhile, Hildebrandt would preach at Dahlem, his sermons no less fiery than Niemöller’s. Still, he began to see that, as a Jew, it might be time for him to make an exit. Passports were being revoked, and he might not be able to leave when it was more convenient. His last sermon was July 18. There were always Gestapo30 officers in the congregation. They meant to intimidate the parishioners and pastors, but at Dahlem they failed consistently.
