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Lisa Moses Leff

Lisa Moses Leff is a historian specializing in modern European Jewish history, particularly in France. She has written books on Jewish internationalism, Jews and colonialism, and the history of Jewish archives. She is Professor of History at American University and Director of the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Center for Advanced Holocaust Studies at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.

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Rachel (Eliza Rachel Felix) 1841-1845

Rachel (Eliza Rachel Felix)

One of the most famous Jews in nineteenth-century France, the actress Rachel was celebrated for her unparalleled talent and is credited with reviving classical French tragedies in the era of Romanticism. Throughout her life, she remained faithful to her family and Judaism. Rachel was unusually adept at managing her career, and she became an international star on foreign tours. 

Eugenie Foa

Eugénie Foa

Eugénie Foa (1796-1852) was, to our knowledge, the first Jewish woman to support herself professionally as a writer. Based in Paris, she wrote in French and was active in circles of French women writers who advocated for greater recognition. She wrote novels and newspaper articles on a variety of topics, including stories about Jews but also on fashion and the lives of saints. She is best remembered for her children’s books.

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Jewish Women's Archive. "Lisa Moses Leff." (Viewed on June 17, 2021) <https://jwa.org/encyclopedia/author/leff-lisa>.

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