Trudy Gold
From Dreyfus to Vichy: The Crisis of Jewish Identity, Part 1
Summary
Examining the period from the Dreyfus Affair to Vichy France, the lecture emphasizes the significance of exploring Jewish identity during this time. The evolving notions of Jewish identity, citizenship, loyalty, and the potential for pluralistic identity are discussed. The impact of the Dreyfus Affair on polarizing French society is noted, questioning the ironic portrayal of France as a heroic resistance force during World War II when only a small percentage participated in the Resistance.
Trudy Gold
Trudy Gold was the CEO of the London Jewish Cultural Centre and a founding member of the British delegation to the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA). Throughout her career she taught modern Jewish history at schools, universities, and to adult groups and ran seminars on Holocaust education in the UK, Eastern Europe, and China. She also led Jewish educational tours all over the world. Trudy was the educational director of the student resources “Understanding the Holocaust” and “Holocaust Explained” and the author of The Timechart History of Jewish Civilization.