Commentary
"Since HSJE was founded
we asked
repeatedly
to be allowed to scan all Jewish community documents
left in Egypt, such as the ones presented above. The
Egyptian Government turned us down every time. We wonder:
WHY?
Is Egypt so insecure that it
feels the historical documents of its former Jewish
residents constitute a threat? Is it not enough that it
thoroughly despoiled its Jews without so much as token
restitution, an apology, and an acknowledgment of the great
contributions of Jews in building modern Egypt?
Is it necessary to also deny
us basic information about our forebears?
Considering how much good
will such a gesture would generate, and considering its low
cost (cost to Egypt: Zero), it is surprising that Egypt does
not see it in its national interest to grant this request."
Newly
arrived pictures of the Synagogues in Egypt. Pay special
attention as to the conditions of the synagogues
CairoJewishHeritage(2MBslideshow).pdf
It is
the SOLE responsibility of the Department of Antiquity
in Egypt to restore the synagogues to their original state,
since Egypt claims that all Jewish assets have been placed
under their protection, and jurisdiction. (HSJE)
Correspondence
to Relocate Our Judaic Heritage from Egypt
We must let it be known up-front
that we are quite firm in our resolve of getting back all
our civil records and religious artifacts. No bargaining,
this is our sacred religious heritage that we are reclaiming
