Jewish Community of Ifrane, Morocco: A Vanished Legacy
1950
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What do you notice about the clothing of the Moroccan Jews in the photo? What might that say about their community?
Consider the positioning of the photo and the demographics of the people in it. What stands out to you?
How might it feel to live in a community that is dwindling like that of the Jewish community of Ifrane in 1950?
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1939–1973
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