Personal Stories

Uncover the hidden narratives and vibrant legacy of the Jewish community. Explore the personal journeys shared below.

Written Narratives

Egyptian Oral History Collection

In their own words

Oral Histories from Egypt

JIMENA has recorded the memories of Jews from across the Middle East and North Africa. These interviews with Jews from Egypt tell of the communities they grew up in and the journeys that followed.

Remy Pessah

Cairo. Jewish women in Egypt after the 1967 war.

Rachel Wahba

Born in India to Egyptian and Iraqi Jewish refugees. Years as a stateless refugee.

Mark Levy

Alexandria. The riots after 1948 and Israel's transit camps.

Joe Pessah

The ancient community of Egypt and its expulsion.

Henriette Eshkenazi

Khartoum and Cairo. Staying on after most Jews had fled.

Bill Moran

A hidden Jewish identity and the internment of Jews in 1967.

Albert Bivas

Cairo, 1941. Leaving for France in 1956.

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Timeline of Jewish Presence

View chronological details of Jewish life and presence in Egypt.

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