Maurice Samuels
Betty Jane Anlyan Professor of French and director of the Yale Program for the Study of Antisemitism; author of Alfred Dreyfus: The Man at the Center of the Affair (Yale UP, 2024).
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Jul 4, 2024 • 45min
How the Dreyfus Affair tore France apart
Maurice Samuels, an expert on the Dreyfus Affair, discusses the false accusations against Alfred Dreyfus in 1894 and the impact of antisemitism in France. They delve into the bias and evidence fabrication leading to Dreyfus's conviction, his public degradation, the efforts to uncover the truth, and his triumph over injustice. The podcast highlights the lasting impact on Jewish political ideologies and societal divisions.
Oct 15, 2024 • 17min
Bava Batra 112 - Alfred Dreyfus's Legacy
Maurice Samuels, a Yale professor and author of "Alfred Dreyfus, The Man at the Center of the Affair," delves into the profound implications of Captain Alfred Dreyfus's wrongful conviction. He discusses how this scandal forced Europe to confront its anti-Semitism and inspired Zionism. Reflecting on Dreyfus's legacy, Samuels connects historical injustices to modern issues of justice and identity, emphasizing the ongoing relevance of Dreyfus's story in today's socio-political climate.
