A Sephardi Life in Southeastern Europe

Gabriel Arie's writings offer a rare autobiographical glimpse into the Eastern Sephardi community during a transformative period in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Born in Ottoman Bulgaria, Arie navigated the cultural and political shifts that marked the decline of a centuries-old social order. His memoir captures the essence of the Sephardi and Levantine bourgeoisie, detailing his experiences as a teacher, historian, and community leader. The book includes his autobiography and journal, complemented by an analysis of his life within the broader Jewish and regional contexts.