Jacob Daniels

Jacob Daniels, an Assistant Professor at the University of Texas at Austin, discusses his book on the Jews of Edirne, a once-thriving community in the Ottoman Empire. He reveals how Edirne Jews navigated the transition from empire to nation-state without physically relocating. The conversation highlights community dynamics during the Balkan Wars and local politics involving significant figures like Boris Khak. Daniels also examines how borders ultimately reshaped identities and influenced survival during tumultuous times, challenging conventional narratives about Jewish experiences.