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Rass el-Barr 1949
Rass el-Barr 1949. The Jewish upper middle-class of Cairo used to live in this fancy, unique and extremely enjoyable Sea Resort on the Mediterranean, during the whole summer. (Victor & Esther Vidal with their seven children. Made Aliya on 1950, after being confiscated of all their assets).
Moussa el-Der’iy Synagogue
Moussa el-Der’iy Synagogue, Grand Temple Karayite, Abbassiya – Cairo, built in 1934. Has the most important collection in the world of Jewish manuscripts, among them the Biblical Codex achieved by Moshe Ben-Asher in Tiberias in the year 895. Still in good condition. (From the book “The Golden Era of the Jews of Egypt” – by […]
The Kiddoush at home on Friday night
The Kiddoush at home on Friday night. (From the book “The Golden Era of the Jews of Egypt” by Levana Zamir)