Images
Eliahu Hazan Synagogue
, in Alexandria – Sporting area. Built in 1937, in memory of the Chief Rabbi of Alexandria Eliahu Hazan, who wrote many books, among them “Neve Shalom” about the Jews of Alexandria customs. (From the book “The Golden Era of the Jews of Egypt” by Levana Zamir)
Rass el-Barr Beach
Rass el-Barr Beach – 250 km. from Cairo, at the Nile and the Mediterranean Junction. (Vidal family – summer 1940). (From the book “The Golden Era of the Jews of Egypt” by Levana Zamir)
Edward Mosséri and Bella Belbel wedding
Edward Mosséri and Bella Belbel wedding (1941) at Sha’ar Hashamayim Synagogue, Cairo. With ‘demoiselles d’honneur’ wearing the same long dresses, and their escorts. (Levana Zamir private collection)
Ovadia Salem
Ovadia Salem, businessman in the mid 20th century in Cairo, was also co-founder of the Bank Discount of Palestine.
The famous ‘GROPPI’s tea room
The famous ‘GROPPI’s tea room, was renowned not only for its delicious patisserie, chocolates and its ice-cream-soda flavors, but also for its being the elegant Palace of leisure to people watch and be seen. (From the book “The Golden Era of the Jews of Egypt” by Levana Zamir)