Egyptian jews
The story of the ANZAC Torah and how it survived
From the battles of yesteryear to the present-day defenders of our precious freedom, the story of the ANZAC Torah embodies the enduring spirit of Jewish heroism.
Seder lesson from the hostage families - opinion
A historic synagogue creates tension between Egypt’s few remaining Jews and their government
Egypt unveils restoration of ancient 12th century Egyptian synagogue
The triumph of the ‘dhimmi’
Haim Saban-chaired Univision wins bid to buy Gawker for $135 million
The US Spanish-language broadcaster is owned by Israeli-American billionaire media mogul Haim Saban.
Cairo and the Egyptians living in Israel
Egyptian Muslims and Christians living in Israel are scattered all across the country, mostly in Arab villages and cities where they are married to Arab Israelis.
Egyptian court bans Jews from visiting Jewish mystic's grave
The court said its decision was due to "moral offenses" committed in previous years at the three-day festival celebrating the birth of Rabbi Jacob Abu Hasira.
A forgotten heritage
Excerpts from Cairo-based journalist Mark Lavie’s ‘Broken Spring’ chronicle the demise of Cairo’s Jewish community.
