A historic synagogue creates tension between Egypt’s few remaining Jews and their government
A genizah — a trove of sacred texts — was discovered during excavations in a Cairo Jewish cemetery. The contents were confiscated by officials despite protests from the Jewish community.
A man takes photos inside the Jewish Ben Ezra Synagogue after its restoration in Cairo, Sept. 1, 2023.(photo credit: Ahmed Gomaa/Xinhua via Getty Images)ByDAVID I. KLEIN/JTA