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Synagogues of the World: Egypt


Ben Ezra Synagogue of Cairo, which dates from the 12th century

Synagogue in Alexandria
Etching by Dora Shampanier from the
collection "Synagogues in Glory & in Ruins"

Sources: Dora Shampanier etchings reprinted with permission from the collection "Synagogues in Glory & in Ruins"
Ben Ezra postcard courtesy of Judaica Philatelic Resources