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December 20, 2024
The Restoration of Notre Dame and the Burning of the Talmud
The dark side of a civilizational triumph.
Early this month, the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris reopened after being largely destroyed in a 2019 fire. The successful restoration of this landmark of architectural splendor has encouraged those who worry that an increasingly feeble-seeming European civilization has lost its ability to create things of beauty and grandeur. It is also a reminder of the importance of Europe’s Christian heritage. While the restoration undoubtedly deserves celebration, it is important—for Jews especially—to remember the darker side of the church’s history.
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