The J - Detroit

The Heartbeat Of A Jewish Home: European Country Estates With Wendy Evans
2025-12-11 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-01-08 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-02-05 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Detroit)
THE HEARTBEAT OF A JEWISH HOME: EUROPEAN COUNTRY ESTATES with WENDY EVANS
ZOOM
THURSDAYS, 10 – 11:30 AM
MONTHLY: Dec. 11; Jan. 8; Feb. 5
Throughout Europe, numerous palaces, villas, and country estates bear
testament to Jewish history and influence. Land ownership served as a
meaningful expression of social standing for Jewish communities. For instance,
Weimar statesman Walther Rathenau acquired and restored the
Prussian royal palace at Bad Freienwalde near Berlin. Similarly, Benjamin
Disraeli purchased Hughenden Manor to affirm his status as an English
gentleman. In the early 1900s, banker Moïse de Camondo commissioned the
construction of a mansion inspired by the Petit Trianon at Versailles to
house his impressive collections. These enduring landmarks reflect both the
triumphs and tragedies experienced by Jewish lives across history.
Tuition: $70
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