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French society saw a diminishing of the clerical rule of the Catholic Church which made way for the Jews to experience civil rights in France during this time. The ruling party wanted the Jews to assimilate into the greater French society and sought ways to make that a reality. Judaism was expected to conform and be compatible to the social norms of the positive aspects of French society. This was the era of Dreyfus and Emile Zola. A clear picture of what Jews living in France had to endure during this period of history will be your reward for listening to this enlightening lecture.