www.mahj.org
The
Museum of Jewish Art and History is situated in the historic Marais district in
one of the finest private mansions in Paris.
It retraces the development of Jewish communities through their cultural heritage and traditions. It places special emphasis on the history of the Jews in France, but also looks at the communities in Europe and North Africa, which helped to make French Judaism what it is today.
In addition
to cultural artifacts, fabrics and manuscripts, the museum also has some unique documents relating to intellectual movements, art and history, including
archives on the Dreyfus affair. Chagall, Modigliani, Soutine, Kikoine and other
artists illustrate the role played by Jews in 20th Century art.
