Scenes of Jewish Life in Alsace
After an absence of many years, I returned to Alsace in November 1856, in response to the invitation of an old friend. During this first and short visit, I was greatly moved in recovering all the familiar village scenes which I had known since my most tender age. By chance, I was also lucky to meet some extraordinary Jewish characters and to…
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