How did Jews shape Parisian arts and culture in the fin de siècle period of the 1800s and beyond? This summer, find out about the Jewish artists, performers, collectors and dealers who flourished in spite of the surges in antisemitism that frequently disrupted life in Paris.

Dubbed ‘The Divine Sarah’ by her fans, Sarah Bernhardt became an international star of stage and screen, as famous for her excess and eccentricities as for her acting. In this talk with JR’s executive director Dr Aviva Dautch, we will explore her career, consider the ways she was viewed by her contemporaries and consider the meaning behind her public declaration – in the face of intense antisemitism – that “I am a daughter of the great Jewish race”.

This event will be held with our partners at Jewish Renaissance, and you can book your ticket here.