The Age of Scholarly Wisdom in Jewish Provence

The Age of Scholarly Wisdom in Jewish Provence

From being washed ashore on the Rhône and redefining Jewish trips forever, to establishing a self-governing community in Narbonne, the Jews in Southern France have truly gone a long way. Now we skip a few years forward to a period of vibrant intellectual activity in...
The Judeo-Lyonnaise Connection

The Judeo-Lyonnaise Connection

According to the legend of the first Jews in France, one of the three boats containing Jewish captives from the Seige of Jerusalem sailed aimlessly in the Mediterranean and ended up on the shores of Lyon—France’s third-largest city sitting beautifully between...
The Jewish Life Inside the City of Grapes

The Jewish Life Inside the City of Grapes

Avignon is known today as the quintessential charming French town it is with its showcase of Gothic architecture, Roman influence, and iconic landscapes. But what many people miss about Avignon are the stories its walls have witnessed over the years. The town may be...