Images
A Simhat-Torah Hiloula
(Sefarim Procession) at Zaradel Synagogue, in the Jewish quarter in Alexandria – 1945. (From the book “The Golden Era of the Jews of Egypt” – by Levana Zamir)
Sham el-Nessim holiday
Sham el-Nessim holiday, at the Baroukh family ‘Ezba (farm). An Egyptian Holiday from Pharaoh times, marking the beginning of spring, enjoyed by the three religions with a whole day picnic, with family and friends. (April 1917). (From the book “The Golden Era of the Jews of Egypt” by Levana Zamir)
Maccabi Cairo
Maccabi Cairo, participating at a local event – Cairo 1947. (From the book “The Golden Era of the Jews of Egypt” by Levana Zamir)
The Communal high-school of Alexandria
The Communal high-school of Alexandria, Lycée de l’Union Juive pour l’Enseignement. Established in 1924 with a most high-level education for the upper and middle class members of the Jewish Community, teaching at least four languages, and competing with the private Christian Missionary schools. (From the book “The Golden Era of the Jews of Egypt” by […]