Jewish Paris

How did Jews shape the identity of modern France, and how did Paris transform the Jewish experience? This three-part series journeys through the 19th and 20th centuries to uncover the vibrant, diverse Jewish communities of the "City of Light". From the flourishing Yiddish culture of the Marais to the courage of the French Resistance, we explore a history of revolution, acculturation, and the rise of modern antisemitism. Set to a curated soundtrack of Jewish music, we will navigate the complex dual identity of being "French" and "Jewish," looking beyond the Dreyfus Affair to see how a global center of art and politics became a vital hub of modern Jewish life.

• History buffs and travelers interested in the hidden Jewish landmarks of Paris.
• Anyone curious about the Yiddish-speaking immigrant experience in Western Europe.
• Students of French history, Resistance movements, and modern antisemitism.
• Lovers of Jewish music and culture who want a multi-sensory approach to learning.

• A deep understanding of Jewish emancipation in France and the evolution of the "Franco-Judaism" identity.
• Insights into the interwar period and the role of Jews in French Antifascist resistance.
• Familiarity with the urban geography of Jewish Paris, from the historic Pletzl to the grand synagogues.
• A broader historical context that moves past the tragedy of the Holocaust to celebrate Jewish cultural resilience.