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JEWISH COMMUNITIES OF CAIRO AND ALEXANDRIA    הקהילות היהודיות בקהיר ובאלכסנדריה

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JEWISH COMMUNITIES OF CAIRO AND ALEXANDRIA    הקהילות היהודיות בקהיר ובאלכסנדריה

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Based on the URL and available content, this webpage from Kosher Delight appears to be focused on **Jewish Communities in Egypt**, specifically documenting the historical and contemporary Jewish presence in Cairo and Alexandria. The page serves as part of a larger Jewish online magazine that provides comprehensive resources about kosher living, Jewish communities worldwide, and religious observance. The primary purpose seems to be preserving and sharing information about Egypt's Jewish heritage, which has deep historical roots dating back millennia but has dramatically diminished in modern times. The webpage is structured within a broader directory of international Jewish communities, indicating it's part of an extensive global mapping project. The content specifically mentions the Jewish Community Council (JCC) of Cairo, suggesting it provides practical information about remaining Jewish institutional infrastructure in Egypt. This is particularly significant given that Egypt once hosted one of the Middle East's largest and most vibrant Jewish populations, with communities in Cairo and Alexandria that flourished for centuries before the mass exodus following the establishment of Israel and subsequent Arab-Israeli conflicts in the mid-20th century. The page appears to target multiple audiences: Jewish travelers seeking kosher facilities and synagogues, researchers interested in Jewish diaspora history, and community members wanting to connect with or learn about Jewish life in Egypt. The historical context is crucial here, as Egypt's Jewish community has shrunk from tens of thousands in the early 1900s to perhaps dozens today, making documentation of remaining institutions and heritage sites particularly valuable for historical preservation. Notable features include the comprehensive navigation system covering kosher restaurants, hotels, synagogues, and ritual baths (mikvaot) globally, suggesting this is part of a practical travel and religious resource guide. The site's multilingual elements and extensive country directory indicate an international scope, while the specific focus on Egypt represents an important effort to document one of the Jewish world's most historically significant but now nearly vanished communities.

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JEWISH COMMUNITIES OF CAIRO AND ALEXANDRIA    הקהילות היהודיות בקהיר ובאלכסנדריה. (2025, 11 23). www.kosherdelight.com. https://www.kosherdelight.com/Egypt_Jewish_Communities.shtml

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Domain www.kosherdelight.com
File Size 535 KB
Archived 2025-11-23T02:04:09.722156
Document ID #171
Languages 5 available