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Jewish Sisters in Muslim Lands: The Teachers of the Alliance Israélite Universelle
Frances Malino (Wellesley College)
Maurice Amado Seminar in Sephardic Studies
Abstract: In the 19th century, the Alliance Israélite Universelle, an international Jewish organization, created a network of schools to modernize Jews in Islamic lands. 12pm · Wednesday, March 3, 2010
306 Royce Hall
Using hundreds of personal letters along with archival records, Professor Frances Malino will explore the goals, self-identity, struggles and accomplishments of the African-born, French-speaking, Jewish women who founded and directed these schools.
Preregistration is required. Email  or call (310)267-5327 to RSVP.
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