Images
Edmond Jabès, Egyptian Jewish writer and poet
Edmond Jabès, Egyptian Jewish writer and poet. Author of the ‘Logomachie Renouvelée du Talmoud’ (the Talmud renewed logomachy) written in Egypt. Exiled to France, he wrote ‘Le Livre des questions’ and won in 1982 the Prize of the ‘Foundation du Judaisme Francais’ and many other important Prizes.
Victor Vidal and his son Nisso
Victor Vidal and his son Nisso; both wearing the white sharkskin suit. In the background: Casino Fouad in Rass-el-Barr, where many high middle-class Jews enjoyed a whole summer of leisure. After a morning swim on the Mediterranean, and a well earned ‘siesta’, they used to welcome the evenings with a slow and relaxing walk along […]
Meir ‘Einayim Synagogue in Meadi
(a sophisticated Cairo suburb), built in 1934 by Meir Bitton. Services are attended by the Israeli Diplomats in Egypt, living in Meadi. (From the book “The Golden Era of the Jews of Egypt” by Levana Zamir)
Etz Hayim Synagogue
Etz Hayim Synagogue (Temple Hanan), at Abbassieh quarter in Cairo, founded in 1900 by Ibrahim Youssef Hanan. The building is still in good condition. The Moslem guardian still remembers all the mizmorims and prayers, and is always ready to sing them for the Jewish tourists coming to visit the Synagogue. (From the book “The Golden […]