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The Madness of Money

Frederick Kaufman in Tablet · 18 Jun

Frederick Kaufman's review of Liaquat Ahamed's book, "1873: The Rothschilds, the First Great Depression, and the Making of the Modern World," critiques the author's attempt to illuminate the economic complexities of the 19th century.

0 History Antisemitism

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

Unorthodox · 14 Oct 2024

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.

0 Art History

From the Newsletter | Paris 1874: The Impressionist Moment

Diane M. Bolz in Moment · 20 Sep 2024

Paris 1874: The Impressionist Moment is a remarkable exhibition at the National Gallery of Art celebrating the 150th anniversary of the first Impressionist exhibit in Paris.

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Visual Moment | Camille Pissarro and the Birth of Impressionism

Diane M. Bolz in Moment · 25 Jul 2024

Camille Pissarro, a central figure in the Impressionist movement, was an influential artist who played a key role in the development of modernist painting.

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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.

0 History Communities

Rallying Round the Flags

Allan Arkush in Jewish Review of Books · 15 Jun 2014

During World War I, a significant number of Jews served in various armies, leading to instances of Jews fighting against fellow Jews.