Cart
0
$0.00
Jews of Algeria: French, Indigenous, or both?
Thursday, September 10
USA 12:00 pm PT / 3:00 pm ET
UK 8:00 pm / France 9:00 pm / Israel 10:00 pm
The talk will last approximately 90 minutes
About this talk
Join us for an overview of the history of Algeria's Jewish community before, during, and after the period of French colonial rule.
More than sixty years have passed since the mass exodus of Jews from Algeria. Of the approximately 850,000 Jews who left Arab countries during this period, Algerian Jews were distinctive: most held French citizenship, even though the Jewish community itself was indigenous to Algeria.
In recent years, many Jews of Algerian origin have spoken about their displacement from the homes where their families had lived for generations. Was antisemitism a significant factor in the history of Algeria's Jewish community? Or did Jews and Muslims share a sense of community that was later disrupted by the policies of the French colonial government?
In this talk, we'll explore these questions while learning about the unique history and culture of Algerian Jews.
About Jessica
Dr. Jessica Hammerman is professor of world history at Central Oregon Community College in Bend, Oregon. She has published several chapters and articles based on her research into the history of Algerian Jews before and since independence.
RECORDING INFORMATION
This talk will be recorded and shared with registrants the day after.
It will be available for 3 days, and 7 days for members.
Click here to register
You will be asked to select one of these options:
General admission - $18
Supported admission - $9
Sponsor this talk - $36
With your contribution, you will also be donating to the American Sephardi Federation, which preserves and promotes the history, traditions, and rich mosaic culture of Greater Sephardic communities as an integral part of the Jewish experience.
