Yiddish Paris

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Focusing on the Yiddish-speaking emigrants from Eastern Europe, the book delves into their experiences in Paris during the 1920s and 1930s. It examines the formation of a Yiddish diaspora nation in Western Europe and how these communities shaped their identity and cultural expression, both for themselves and in the broader context of French society. The exploration highlights the interplay between cultural heritage and the immigrant experience in a vibrant urban setting.