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On the eve of the establishment of the State of Israel, nearly one million Jews lived in Arab countries and in Iran. Today, only a few tens of thousands remain. Many were expelled or fled, leaving behind entire lives — culture and tradition, memories, and possessions — yet their story has been pushed to the margins of Israeli history.
On November 30, Yom HaPlitim, the official Day Marking the Departure and Expulsion of Jews from Arab Countries and Iran we will hear testimonies from Jewish refugees of various communities, who will share childhood memories and longing for lives that once were and are no more.
Program -
Opening Remarks:
Mr. Sallai Meridor, Chairman of the Board of Directors, National Library of Israel
"The Other Exodus: The Forgotten Refugees"
Dr. Henry Green, Professor of Religious Studies, University of Miami
Voices of the Refugees: Three Personal Testimonies
Mrs. Levana Zamir – Egypt
Dr. Edy Cohen – Lebanon
Mr. Edwin Shuker – Iraq
Moderator: Tamar Morad
Music: Cantor Rabbi David Menachem
on Bağlama – Eliyahu Dagmi
Doors open: 4:15 pm | Performance begins: 5 pm
A presentation of selected rare items from Jewish communities in Arab countries will be open to the public at 2 pm, 3 pm, 4 pm and 7 pm
The event will be held in Hebrew and English. Registration is free of charge.
