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I was born in Tunisia, in Tunis, a few steps from that city’s large ghetto. My father, a harness maker, was somewhat pious, naturally somewhat so, as were all men of his trade and his station in life…
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Albert Memmi
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London, United Kingdom
(Paris, France)
Date:
1962
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Friends, let’s celebrate this day—Viva!
Purim, occasion to be gay—Viva!
Safe and free from Haman’s wrong,
Let’s shout in unison this song—Viva, viva, viva . . .
Esther, brilliant as the sun—Viva!
G…
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Moses L. Penha
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1847
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There was a man in Castile called Americo. He had a large ship, in which he placed a great number of supplies, as much as his soul desired, and he also resolved in his heart to amass as much booty as…
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Joseph ha-Kohen
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Sabbioneta, Republic of Venice
(Sabbioneta, Italy)
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1554
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Victory, Victory (oh most worthy congregation) Victory, not only once but many times shall I say and repeat that word, for it is such a joyous day for this entire, dear congregation, to be able to…
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Samuel Mendes de Sola
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Curaçao, Dutch Colonial Empire
(Curaçao)
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1750
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Like most of the other colonies established in Bessarabia in the previous century, the colony went through a long sleepy period. Most of the farmers lived simple bucolic lives. In the summer, they…
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M. Verette
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Marculesti, Russian Empire
(Marculesti, Moldova)
Date:
1905
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One must love one’s country, defend it, obey its laws, love one’s fellow citizens, and not disturb their peace.
Work toward the well-being, peace, and prosperity of the…
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Jewish Colonization Association
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Paris, French Republic
(Paris, France)
Date:
1911
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Dear colleague:
I received your letter asking me to send you clear information about the political situation, notably in regard to the Jewish national movement.
Do you not believe that it is still…
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Sam Lévy
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Salonica, Ottoman Empire
(Thessaloniki, Greece)
Date:
1908
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The body and face of the colonized are not a pretty sight. It is not without damage that one carries the weight of such historical misfortune. If the colonizer’s face…
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Albert Memmi
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1957
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Among the Jews of Europe, acute feelings of difference always fade with the passage of time. The school, the army, and politics have a unifying force; integration comes about through cultural channels…
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Marcel Bénabou
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1964
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Among the diverse races of Algeria, the Jewish population merits special attention.
At first glance, one sees a mass of people who comprise approximately one-fifth of the total civilian population…
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Jacques-Isaac Altaras and Joseph Cohen
Places:
Marseille, Kingdom of France
(Marseille, France)
Date:
1842