Take One Daf Yomi Introducing Dreyfus: A Very Modern Affair
Oct 15, 2024
Dive into the gripping tale of Alfred Dreyfus, a Jewish military officer wrongfully convicted in 1894, revealing the deep-seated anti-Semitism of the time. Discover the stories of moral heroes like Emile Zola, who stood against injustice. Unravel the bizarre involvement of an illiterate cleaning woman turned spy, caught in a web of betrayal. Explore the backdrop of France's national trauma post-Franco-Prussian War, where paranoia and espionage shaped public sentiment and history.
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