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Libyan Jewish quarter. photo courtesy of JIMENA
15Mar 2018

Remembering the Refugees: Libyan Jews

There are many different refugee groups that make up the fabric of Israel today. Libyan Jews have a rich history that is in danger of being forgotten. The presence of Judaism in Libya goes back to 300 BCE, almost a millennium before Muhammad founded Islam. Until the 1940’s, Judaism was a strong force in society, but within as little […]