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The expulsion of the Jews of Prague

16 May 2023, 6:00 pm–7:00 pm

The expulsion

The intercessory efforts of Diego d'Aguilar in support of the Jews of Prague expelled in 1744

This event is free.

Event Information

Open to

All | UCL students

Availability

Yes

Cost

Free

Organiser

Sara Ben-Isaac

Lecture by Prof Michael Silber (Professor Emeritus. Hebrew University Jerusalem)

Maria Theresa, queen of Austria and archduchess of Hungary and Bohemia, was known for her hatred of Jews. In December 1744 anti-Jewish state policy reached its peak and she ordered the expulsion of Prague’s Jews. The story of how that evolved, and the opposition which eventually led to the return of the Jewish population, is the subject of this talk.

About the Speaker

Prof Michael Silber

Professor Emeritus at Hebrew University Jerusalem