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Women's Lens provides a modern take on today's news which relate to worldwide Jewry, with a specific slant on those originating from Egypt. At the same time, there is a focus on women's rights and their status worldwide, regardless of their religious affiliations.
It is an understatement to suggest that Egypt had reached a second hey day during the early to mid-twentieth century, when its Jewish population reached a peak of close to 80,000. The city of Alexandria was rightfully called the Pearl of the Mediterranean. Commerce thrived and creativity flowed.
Recent Posts
Hebrew Bible Looted by Nazis Being Sent to Vienna
NEW YORK, NY (AP).- A 16th century Hebrew Bible looted by the Nazis six decades ago was returned to Vienna's Jewish community Monday. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials turned over the two-volume Bible to two Austrian emissaries durin...
Beyonce Visits the Pyramids in Egypt while on Her "I Am ..." World Tour
U.S. singer Beyonce Knowles, wearing a headscarf, right, views a book with Egypt's Antiquities Chief Zahi Hawass in front of the Sphinx at the Giza pyramids, in Giza. AP Photo/Supreme Council of Antiquities.CAIRO.- American singer Beyonce visited the...
Radical American Muslims praise Fort Hood shooter
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Something Old, Something New at Museum Kehila Kedosha Janina
sent by Asher Matathias More than 100 attended the opening of a new exhibit, celebrating weddings in pre-and-post-WW II Greece, held during a beautiful Sunday afternoon, at 280 Broome Street, NYC, the only site housing the lone 90-year-old Romaniote...
It\'s called Eastern Nights, and it\'s in Astoria
I have discovered a piece of Nirvana smack in the center of Astoria. Of course, the area is well known for having a Greek flavor, but it seems that on a little strip of Steinway Street, some genuine Egyptians have moved in and called it their own. ...
Mark Vincent Audition 2009 Australias Got Talent
sent by Marlyse Saporta This is a 15 year old Jewish boy, Mark Vincent Kaplan who just won the show's $250,000 prize. He was raised by his grandfather, when his Dad walked out on the family. It is really amazing to listen to him ... I think it's w...
