La Ghriba Djerba, Tunisia
Jules Lellouche painted the interior of this synagogue in Djerba during World War II, when Tunisia was ruled by Vichy France. Though Tunisia’s Jewish community escaped mass deportations and murder in death camps, it was subject to antisemitic policies. Several thousands were sent to forced labor camps, and in accordance with Vichy laws, the Jews were forced to wear the yellow Star of David and much private property was confiscated. Lellouche painted this picture in the impressionist style for which he was known. He depicted the synagogue as mostly empty, with only the hint of a few worshippers at the far end of the room.
Credits
Private collection. © Estate of Jules Lellouche.
Published in: The Posen Library of Jewish Culture and Civilization, vol. 9.
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