Bernard Lazare

Bernard Lazare was a French Jewish journalist and critic known for his defenses of Jewish rights and his role in exposing anti-Semitism. Active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, he challenged anti-Semitic stereotypes and revealed false evidence used to incriminate Jews, notably during the Dreyfus Affair—a scandal involving wrongful conviction of a Jewish officer. Lazare's work helped promote justice, combat prejudice, and advance the cause of Jewish social and political integration. His efforts made him a significant figure in fighting anti-Semitism and advocating for human rights and truth.