Dreyfus Affair

Dreyfus: A Very Modern Affair Part 5: Plus Ça Change…

Unorthodox · 14 Oct

Exploring the enduring impact of the Dreyfus Affair, this episode connects the historical event to modern antisemitism in France and beyond.

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Dreyfus: A Very Modern Affair Part 4: Emile Zola Accuses

Unorthodox · 14 Oct

Emile Zola, a prominent French writer, played a pivotal role in the Dreyfus Affair, courageously accusing the French military of a cover-up despite the personal risks involved.

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Dreyfus: A Very Modern Affair Part 3: Free Alfred Dreyfus

Unorthodox · 14 Oct

The episode delves into the harsh conditions faced by Alfred Dreyfus during his imprisonment on Devil's Island and the determined efforts of his family to prove his innocence.

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Dreyfus: A Very Modern Affair Part 2: How to Frame a Jew

Unorthodox · 14 Oct

The episode delves into the infamous Dreyfus Affair, focusing on the fabrication of evidence and anti-Semitic motivations behind the wrongful conviction of Alfred Dreyfus.

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Dreyfus: A Very Modern Affair Part 1: The Illiterate Spy

Unorthodox · 14 Oct

The first episode of "Dreyfus: A Very Modern Affair" delves into the political climate of France leading up to the arrest of Jewish military officer Alfred Dreyfus, highlighting a complex narrative involving espionage and antisemitism.

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How a legendary Jewish sociologist's faith in reason is what we need in this dangerous, fist-pumping time

Robert Zaretsky in Forward · 16 Jul

mile Durkheim, a French-Jewish sociologist, stood out for his belief in human reason and scientific fact, influencing modern thinkers like Jonathan Haidt.

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Israel must step into the role that America once occupied.

Saul Goldman in Future of Jewish · 1 Jun

The essay discusses the connection between Judaism, Zionism, and the Jewish people's historical and biblical ties to the land of Israel.

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He's named after his grandfather Alfred Dreyfus (not that one)

PJ Grisar in Forward · 16 May

Alfred Dreyfus Samuelson, named after his grandfather rather than the famous Alfred Dreyfus wrongly accused in the Dreyfus Affair, left his business card at Dreyfus' grave in Montparnasse Cemetery, leading to a connection with Jean-Marc Perl, Dreyfus' great-grandson.

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The West is conflating its struggles with Israel and the Jews.

Michael Oren in Future of Jewish · 13 Apr

The essay discusses how current struggles involving Israel and Jews are often reflections of broader societal challenges faced by Western nations, drawing parallels with historical events like the Dreyfus Affair in France.

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Israeli Columbia professor who has railed against campus antisemitism says university is investigating him

Luke Tress in Forward · 9 Mar

Shai Davidai, an Israeli assistant professor at Columbia University, who has been critical of the university's response to campus antisemitism, has revealed that he is now under investigation by the university's Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action.

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ALFRED DREYFUS

Jewish Lives · 22 Feb

Alfred Dreyfus was a French military officer wrongly accused of treason in 1895, facing a mob shouting anti-Semitic slogans.

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A Jewish artist so gifted, he could even teach a stone to paint

Steven G. Kellman in Forward · 1 Dec 2023

Anka Muhlstein's book, "Camille Pissarro: The Audacity of Impressionism," explores the life and work of Camille Pissarro, the father of impressionism.

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Scribes without a Torah

Adam Kirsch in Jewish Review of Books · 6 Apr 2022

"The Treason of the Intellectuals" by Julien Benda is a book that discusses the moral obligations and failures of intellectuals.

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The Wicked Son

David Haziza in Tablet · 5 Jan 2022

The article examines the controversial stance of French political figure Eric Zemmour, particularly regarding his views on Jewish identity, assimilation, and history.

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Mansions, Museums, and Magen Davids

Abigail Green in Jewish Review of Books · 28 Dec 2021

"The House of Fragile Things: Jewish Art Collectors and the Fall of France" by James McAuley is a study of four interconnected French museums, once owned by wealthy Jews whose descendants perished in Auschwitz.

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Dreyfus, Zionism, and Sartre

David Mikics in Tablet · 8 Oct 2021

The article discusses various topics, including the author's experiences in Paris, the Dreyfus affair, and the film J'Accuse by Roman Polanski.

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The "The Times, They are Retracting" Edition

Promised Podcast · 20 Apr 2017

In this episode of The Promised Podcast, Allison, Don, and Noah discuss the controversial issues surrounding Marwan Barghouti, a convicted terrorist and possible future Palestinian president leading a hunger strike, as well as the backlash over his New York Times op-ed.

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An Affair as We Don’t Know It

Steven Englund in Jewish Review of Books · 9 Sep 2015

"An Officer and a Spy" by Robert Harris reexamines the Dreyfus Affair from the perspective of Lieutenant-Colonel Marie-Georges Picquart, emphasizing his role in exonerating the Jewish Captain Alfred Dreyfus, who was falsely accused of espionage for Germany.

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Letters, Summer 2015

Jewish Review of Books · 17 Jun 2015

In the Summer 2015 issue of Letters, several thought-provoking discussions are highlighted.

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The End of the Affair

Wesley Yang in Tablet · 4 Sep 2009

The Dreyfus Affair, a late 19th-century scandal in France where a Jewish artillery officer, Alfred Dreyfus, was wrongly convicted of treason, exposed widespread injustice, prejudice, and anti-Semitism.

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