Center for Jewish History

Don't miss this deep dive into the Dreyfus Affair, exploring its roots in antisemitism and its lasting impact on Jewish history and our world today. In 1894, Alfred Dreyfus, a Jewish officer in the French military, was falsely accused of treason and sentenced to life imprisonment on Devil’s Island. Over the next five years, his case divided France and riveted the world. Maurice Samuels, the Betty Jane Anlyan Professor of French at Yale University, and the Director of the Yale Program for the Study of Antisemitism, explores the ins and outs of the affair, focusing on the Jewish dimension of the case and especially on the question of antisemitism. What were the causes of antisemitism in fin-de-siècle France? What role did antisemitism play in the legal case against Dreyfus and in the affair that followed? How did Jewish communities around the world respond to the crisis? And what lessons can we draw for our current moment? Following the talk, Samuels’ book, Alfred Dreyfus: The Man at the Center of the Affair, will be available for sale and signing. Please visit the related exhibit, for which Professor Samuels was academic advisor, The Dreyfus Affair in Postcards: Going Viral at the End of the 19th Century, in the Center’s Valentin Blavatnik Gallery. Ticket Info: Pay what you wish. https://bit.ly/3AnrElp #dreyfusaffair #books #author #jewishhistory Blavatnik Archive

In Case You Missed It... Relive the madness with our panel discussion on WHEN WE WENT MAD!, the new documentary celebrating the iconic MAD Magazine. Watch the video featuring director Alan Bernstein and former MAD execs as they dive into the legacy of America’s most influential humor magazine. Moderated by Karen Green, Curator for Comics and Cartoons at Columbia University. Enjoy the madness! https://lnkd.in/grrBmTgS #MAD #madmagazine #magazine #laugh #iconic

Creative Tax Planning: Leave a Legacy Live on Zoom Featuring Morris Sabbagh Thursday, September 19, 7:00 PM ET ________________________________________ Please join us for a conversation with guest speaker Morris Sabbagh, Partner at Vishnick McGovern Milizio LLP, to explore creative ways to maximize your charitable giving while optimizing your tax benefits. In this interactive webinar, we will discuss upcoming changes to the estate and gift tax exemptions, as well as strategies and best practices for incorporating philanthropy into your financial and estate planning, ensuring that your legacy reflects your values and makes a lasting impact on the institutions you care about. Morris has valuable insights to share, and we are all sure to learn a lot. Tickets are free. To register: https://bit.ly/478wFuj Presented by Center for Jewish History & Vishnick McGovern Milizio LLP

Introducing the Center for Jewish History Fellows! We are thrilled to announce the launch of our new Institute for Advanced Research this fall. Starting in 2024, our inaugural cohort of ten fellows will dive deep into the rich collections of the Center's member partners, exploring and expanding the horizons of Jewish history. Each week, we'll introduce you to one of our distinguished fellows. Alexandra (Sasha) Zborovsky holds the Arcadia Graduate Fellowship. Sasha is a PhD Candidate in the History Department at the University of Pennsylvania. Her work investigates the departure of approximately 1.5 million Jews from the former Soviet Union in the post-Stalin era. Centering migrant agency, she explores how Soviet Jews re-outlined the USSR’s ambivalent stance on population movement and, more specifically, emigration. Dissertation Title: “Should I Stay or Should I Go: Jewish Repatriation, Reunification, and Emigration from the USSR 1955 to 1995” To learn more about the Institute for Advanced Research https://bit.ly/3tDuP2P #instituteforadvancedresearch #fellow #fellowship #jewishhistory

📚 As summer draws to a close, so does our Summer Reading Schmooze contest! Our final review on comes from Thelma Adams of Hyde Park, New York. Thank you to everyone who participated this summer. Keep reading! #summerreadingschmooze #summer #reading #author #books

The JewCe Awards are back! Join us as we honor the exceptional contributions of artists, storytellers, and creators who have harnessed their talents to enrich Jewish storytelling through the dynamic medium of comics.

These objects, while small, can carry immense historical significance! Learn more in this program, and visit our new exhibition, Jewry Reflected, Refracted, and Recorded on Medals.

📚 As summer draws to a close, so does our Summer Reading Schmooze contest! Don’t miss our final review on Tuesday! This week's featured recommendation comes from Liza Wiemer of Fox Point, Wisconsin: Tap Dancing on Everest by Mimi Zieman, MD. #summerreadingschmooze #summer #reading #author #books

The Boy in the Woods tells the gripping true story of Holocaust Survivor Maxwell Smart. Do not miss this screening!

Calling all superheroes and comic book lovers! Get ready to power up your day at The Jewish Comics Experience on November 10!