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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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Paris, France
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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!
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Moses L. Penha
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1847
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Paramaribo, Dutch Colonial Empire (Paramaribo, Suriname)
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1736
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Willemstad, Dutch Colonial Empire (Willemstad, Curaçao)
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1732
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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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1554
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William Kentridge
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Johannesburg, South Africa
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1994
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David Aboab
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Curaçao, Dutch Colonial Empire (Curaçao)
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1745
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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