Personal Stories

Lebanese Jews and their descendants share memories of Beirut, the war years, and the new lives they built in France, Brazil, the United States, Israel, and beyond.

Written Narratives

Lebanese Oral History Collection

In their own words

Oral Histories from Lebanon

JIMENA has recorded the memories of Jews from across the Middle East and North Africa. This interview with Jews from Lebanon tells of the communities they grew up in and the journeys that followed.

Isaac Hasbani

Beirut's Jewish quarter, Wadi Abu Jamil. Sent to Israel at 14.

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Timeline of Jewish Presence

View chronological details of Jewish life and presence in Lebanon.

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Personal Stories

Hear firsthand accounts of Jewish life in Lebanon, including memories of family, community, and leaving Beirut.

Photos

See the people, synagogues, and neighborhoods of Jewish Lebanon, from Beirut's Wadi Abu Jamil to Sidon.

Food

Discover Lebanese Jewish recipes, from kibbeh and stuffed vegetables to holiday sweets.

Videos

Watch talks, interviews, and programs on the history and heritage of Lebanon's Jews.

Music

Discover the songs and synagogue melodies of Lebanon's Jewish community.

Relevant Articles

Read scholarship, journalism, and personal essays on the history, culture, and rights of Lebanon's Jews.

Bibliography

Explore books, scholarly works, and memoirs documenting the history and heritage of Lebanese Jews.