The Jews of France

The book offers a comprehensive history of French Jewry from antiquity to the present, highlighting the social, economic, and cultural challenges faced by this diaspora community. Esther Benbassa explores the diverse Jewish experiences across various regions of France, illustrating how Jewish identity has evolved amid significant historical events, including the French Revolution and the Dreyfus affair. The narrative begins in late antiquity and follows Jewish migrations, their integration into French society, and the resurgence of interest in Judaism today.