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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 […]
Maccabi Cairo group
Maccabi Cairo group, in a large boat on the Nile for a whole day cruise and relaxed excursion to the ‘Barrages’– the renowned dam site, full of most exquisite gardens – 1938. (From the book “The Golden Era of the Jews of Egypt” by Levana Zamir)
The Personnel of Cicurel
The Personnel of Cicurel, one of the biggest Department stores in the Middle-East, regarded as “Les Galeries Lafayettes” of the East. With branches in several cities in Egypt, the range at Cicurel was endless: from lavish glass, crockery, fabrics, cosmetics, to the latest elegant Parisian fashions. (From the book “The Golden Era of the Jews […]
Bat-Mitzva Ceremony for girls
Bat-Mitzva Ceremony for girls, from “Shadai Ya’azor” Communal School, Alexandria 1945. (From the book “The Golden Era of the Jews of Egypt” by Levana Zamir)
