Tag: Cairo Genizah
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A historic synagogue creates tension between Egypt’s few remaining Jews and their government
The historic Ben Ezra synagogue in Cairo, Egypt, which recently underwent renovation, has created tension between Egypt's small Jewish community and the government.
This essay explores the variations in prayer traditions among Jews in ancient times.
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A new exhibit shows how Jewish marriage evolved - from 12th-century Egypt to modern-day America
The Jewish Theological Seminary in Morningside Heights is hosting an exhibition titled "To Build a New Home: Celebrating the Jewish Wedding," showcasing various artifacts related to Jewish marriage throughout history.
Computer scientists at Tel Aviv University are utilizing artificial intelligence to reconstruct over 1,000 documents from the vast Cairo Genizah collection, which contains 350,000 fragments illuminating 1,000 years of Jewish history and culture.