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Abraham Auerbach
Abraham Auerbach (born at Bouxweiler, Alsace, in the middle of the 18th century; died at Bonn November 3, 1846) was a German rabbi.
Abraham Auerbach (born at Bouxweiler, Alsace, in the middle of the 18th century; died at Bonn November 3, 1846) was a German rabbi.
Alfred Dreyfus
Alfred Dreyfus was a French artillery officer of Jewish background whose trial and conviction in 1894 on charges of treason became one of the most tense political dramas in modern French and Eur...
Alfred Dreyfus was a French artillery officer of Jewish background whose trial and conviction in 1894 on charges of treason became one of the most tense political dramas in modern French and Eur...
André Weil
André Weil (6 May 1906 – 6 August 1998) was an influential mathematician of the 20th century, renowned for the breadth and quality of his research output, its influence on future work, and the e...
André Weil (6 May 1906 – 6 August 1998) was an influential mathematician of the 20th century, renowned for the breadth and quality of his research output, its influence on future work, and the e...
Benjamin Ulmann
Benjamin Ulmann, French (Alsatian) Jewish painter, born at Blotzheim (Haut Rhin) in 1829, was a pupil of Michel Martin Drolling and of François-Édouard Picot, and entered the Ecole des Beaux Art...
Benjamin Ulmann, French (Alsatian) Jewish painter, born at Blotzheim (Haut Rhin) in 1829, was a pupil of Michel Martin Drolling and of François-Édouard Picot, and entered the Ecole des Beaux Art...
Bennett Cerf
Bennett Alfred Cerf was an American publisher, one of the founders of American publishing firm Random House.
Bennett Alfred Cerf was an American publisher, one of the founders of American publishing firm Random House.
Camille Sée
Camille Sée (10 March 1847–20 January 1919) was a French politician who was born in Colmar.
Camille Sée (10 March 1847–20 January 1919) was a French politician who was born in Colmar.
Claude Vigée
Claude Vigée (born Claude Strauss on January 3, 1921) is a French poet who writes in French and Alsatian.
Claude Vigée (born Claude Strauss on January 3, 1921) is a French poet who writes in French and Alsatian.
David Léon Cahun
David Léon Cahun (June 23, 1841, Haguenau, Alsace—March 30, 1900, Paris) was a French traveler, Orientalist and writer.
David Léon Cahun (June 23, 1841, Haguenau, Alsace—March 30, 1900, Paris) was a French traveler, Orientalist and writer.
David Paul Drach
David Paul Drach was a Catholic convert from Judaism, and librarian of the College of Propaganda in Rome.
David Paul Drach was a Catholic convert from Judaism, and librarian of the College of Propaganda in Rome.
Eliakim Carmoly
Eliakim Carmoly (August 5, 1802, Soultz-Haut-Rhin, France—February 15, 1875, Frankfort-on-the-Main) was a French-Jewish scholar.
Eliakim Carmoly (August 5, 1802, Soultz-Haut-Rhin, France—February 15, 1875, Frankfort-on-the-Main) was a French-Jewish scholar.
Francis Libermann
Francis Mary Paul Libermann (François-Marie-Paul Libermann; born Jacob Libermann; 14 April 1804 – 2 February 1852) was a 19th-century Jewish convert to Catholicism who was a member o...
Francis Mary Paul Libermann (François-Marie-Paul Libermann; born Jacob Libermann; 14 April 1804 – 2 February 1852) was a 19th-century Jewish convert to Catholicism who was a member o...
Friedrich Wilhelm Levi
Friedrich Wilhelm Daniel Levi was a German mathematician known for his work in abstract algebra.
Friedrich Wilhelm Daniel Levi was a German mathematician known for his work in abstract algebra.
Gustave Bloch
Gustave Bloch (July 21, 1848, Fegersheim, Bas-Rhin – December 3, 1923) was a French Jewish historian of ancient history who was born in Fegersheim, a commune in the department of Bas-Rhin.
Gustave Bloch (July 21, 1848, Fegersheim, Bas-Rhin – December 3, 1923) was a French Jewish historian of ancient history who was born in Fegersheim, a commune in the department of Bas-Rhin.
Hans Bethe
Hans Albrecht Bethe was a German-American nuclear physicist, and Nobel laureate in physics for his work on the theory of stellar nucleosynthesis.
Hans Albrecht Bethe was a German-American nuclear physicist, and Nobel laureate in physics for his work on the theory of stellar nucleosynthesis.
History of the Jews in Alsace
The history of the Jews in Alsace is one of the oldest in Europe.
The history of the Jews in Alsace is one of the oldest in Europe.
Isaachar Bär ben Judah Carmoly
Issachar Bär ben Judah Carmoly (September 15, 1735, Ribeauvillé, Alsace - May, 1781, Sulz) was an Alsatian rabbi.
Issachar Bär ben Judah Carmoly (September 15, 1735, Ribeauvillé, Alsace - May, 1781, Sulz) was an Alsatian rabbi.
Isidore Loeb
Isidore Loeb (November 1, 1839–June 3, 1892) was a French-Jewish scholar born at Sulzmatt (Soultzmatt), Upper Alsace.
Isidore Loeb (November 1, 1839–June 3, 1892) was a French-Jewish scholar born at Sulzmatt (Soultzmatt), Upper Alsace.
Javal family
The Javal family originated in Alsace.
The Javal family originated in Alsace.
Josel of Rosheim
Josel of Rosheim (alternatively: Joselin, Joselmann, Yoselmann, Josel von Rosheim, יוסף בן גרשון מרוסהים Joseph ben Gershon mi-Rosheim, or Joseph ben Gershon Loanz; c. ...
Josel of Rosheim (alternatively: Joselin, Joselmann, Yoselmann, Josel von Rosheim, יוסף בן גרשון מרוסהים Joseph ben Gershon mi-Rosheim, or Joseph ben Gershon Loanz; c. ...
Liliane Ackermann
Liliane Aimée Ackermann was a French Jewish Community pioneer, leader, writer, and lecturer.
Liliane Aimée Ackermann was a French Jewish Community pioneer, leader, writer, and lecturer.
Louis-Lucien Klotz
Louis-Lucien Klotz (11 January 1868 – 15 June 1930) was a French journalist and politician.
Louis-Lucien Klotz (11 January 1868 – 15 June 1930) was a French journalist and politician.
Louise Weiss
Louise Weiss (1893, Arras, Pas-de-Calais - 26 May 1983, Paris) was a French author, journalist, feminist and European politician.
Louise Weiss (1893, Arras, Pas-de-Calais - 26 May 1983, Paris) was a French author, journalist, feminist and European politician.
Marcel Marceau
Marcel Marceau (22 March 1923 – 22 September 2007) was an internationally acclaimed French actor and mime most famous for his persona as Bip the Clown.
Marcel Marceau (22 March 1923 – 22 September 2007) was an internationally acclaimed French actor and mime most famous for his persona as Bip the Clown.
Marcelle Cahn
Marcelle Cahn (March 1, 1895 - September 20, 1981) was a French painter and one of the members of Abstraction-Création.
Marcelle Cahn (March 1, 1895 - September 20, 1981) was a French painter and one of the members of Abstraction-Création.
Maurice Kriegel-Valrimont
Maurice Kriegel-Valrimont (14 May 1914 – 2 August 2006) was a militant communist who took part in the French Resistance during the Second World War, and a French politician.
Maurice Kriegel-Valrimont (14 May 1914 – 2 August 2006) was a militant communist who took part in the French Resistance during the Second World War, and a French politician.
Maurice Lévy
Maurice Lévy (February 28, 1838, Ribeauvillé – September 30, 1910, Paris) was a French engineer and member of the Institut de France.
Maurice Lévy (February 28, 1838, Ribeauvillé – September 30, 1910, Paris) was a French engineer and member of the Institut de France.
Mordecai Mokiach
Mordecai Mokiach (Eisenstadt) was a Jewish Sabbatean "prophet" and false Messiah; born in Alsace about 1650; died at Pressburg May 18, 1729.
Mordecai Mokiach (Eisenstadt) was a Jewish Sabbatean "prophet" and false Messiah; born in Alsace about 1650; died at Pressburg May 18, 1729.
Moses Bloom
Moses Bloom was a Jewish American politician, member of both houses of the Iowa General Assembly, and mayor of Iowa City, Iowa.
Moses Bloom was a Jewish American politician, member of both houses of the Iowa General Assembly, and mayor of Iowa City, Iowa.
Moïse Schwab
Moïse Schwab (Paris, September 18, 1839-1918) was a French librarian and author.
Moïse Schwab (Paris, September 18, 1839-1918) was a French librarian and author.
Musée alsacien (Strasbourg)
The Musée alsacien is a museum in Strasbourg in the Bas-Rhin department of France.
The Musée alsacien is a museum in Strasbourg in the Bas-Rhin department of France.
Musée judéo-alsacien de Bouxwiller
Musée judéo-alsacien de Bouxwiller is a museum in Bouxwiller in the Bas-Rhin department of France.
Musée judéo-alsacien de Bouxwiller is a museum in Bouxwiller in the Bas-Rhin department of France.
Nathan Katz (poet)
Nathan Katz was a Jewish Alsatian poet from the Sundgau region.
Nathan Katz was a Jewish Alsatian poet from the Sundgau region.
Pierre Villon
Pierre Villon was a member of the French Communist Party and of the French Resistance during the war.
Pierre Villon was a member of the French Communist Party and of the French Resistance during the war.
Rachel (actress)
Elisabeth "Eliza, or Élisa" Rachel Félix (also Elizabeth-Rachel Félix), better known only as Mademoiselle Rachel (February 21, 1821, Mumpf, Rheinfelden, Aargau, Switzerland - Janua...
Elisabeth "Eliza, or Élisa" Rachel Félix (also Elizabeth-Rachel Félix), better known only as Mademoiselle Rachel (February 21, 1821, Mumpf, Rheinfelden, Aargau, Switzerland - Janua...
Robert Wyler
Robert Wyler (1900–1971) was an American film producer and associate producer.
Robert Wyler (1900–1971) was an American film producer and associate producer.
Salomon Ulmann
Salomon Ulmann was a French rabbi; born at Saverne, Bas-Rhin, Feb.
Salomon Ulmann was a French rabbi; born at Saverne, Bas-Rhin, Feb.
Sam Marx
Samuel Marx, born Simon Marx (October 23, 1859 – May 10, 1933), was the husband of Minnie Marx, and father of the Marx Brothers.
Samuel Marx, born Simon Marx (October 23, 1859 – May 10, 1933), was the husband of Minnie Marx, and father of the Marx Brothers.
Samson Cerfberr of Medelsheim
Samson Cerfberr of Medelsheim was a French soldier and author.
Samson Cerfberr of Medelsheim was a French soldier and author.
Simon Debré
The Debré family is a French family including several prominent politicians and physicians.
The Debré family is a French family including several prominent politicians and physicians.
William Wyler
William Wyler was a leading Alsatian-born American motion picture director, producer, and screenwriter who made his mark in Hollywood as one of film industry's icons.
William Wyler was a leading Alsatian-born American motion picture director, producer, and screenwriter who made his mark in Hollywood as one of film industry's icons.
Zadoc Kahn
Zadoc Kahn (18 February 1839, Mommenheim, Alsace - 8 December 1905, Paris) was an Alsatian-French rabbi and chief rabbi of France.
Zadoc Kahn (18 February 1839, Mommenheim, Alsace - 8 December 1905, Paris) was an Alsatian-French rabbi and chief rabbi of France.
Émile Waldteufel
Émile Waldteufel (9 December 1837 – 12 February 1915) was a French composer of dance music.
Émile Waldteufel (9 December 1837 – 12 February 1915) was a French composer of dance music.