Community
Where
did I come from and where am I today?
Many of the people who were born in Iraq and raised in another
country, suffer from an identity problem. The question which
bothers them is: "Who are we?" The lives of these
people in a foreign society are mostly influenced by stereotypes
and stigmas in that society. During the process of forming
an identity between "east" and "west"
an identity crisis occurs, followed by an attempt to create
harmony between both sides. more
The
London Jewish Centre incorporating the work
of the Spiro Institute and The Oxford Institute For Yiddish
Studies, has recently acquired Ivy House, the former historic
home of Anna Pavlova. Once refurbished the building will
become a major cultural centre for the Jewish community.
more
A Vibrant reminder
of Iraq's rich history- The title of "Miss
Baghdad" may seem improbable today, but in 1947 the
competition not only existed but was won by a Jewish girl,
Renée Dangoor. The photograph of Miss Baghdad, wrapped
in a sash marked in Arabic, is one of the most striking
images in an exhibition that opened in February at the Jewish
Museum in London. Using material from Baghdadi Jews who
now live in London, By the Rivers of Babylon describes the
glory years and final dark days of the oldest of the Diaspora
communities. more
By The Rivers of Babylon-
The story of the Jews in Iraq, as seen by
Matthew J Reisz at the Jewish Museum, Camden Town. more
A
group photo of the wedding of Audrey and Michael Dangoor
more
The
State of Israel Bonds in London recently moved to new offices
more
A
picture of Anna David Dangoor, who recently graduated from
the University of Nottingham more
The
Shanghai Jewish community Centre, Beit Midrash, Library
& Study Hall more
An obituary for Suzette
Mahlab beloved wife and mother who passed
away on May 20, 2003 more
A picture from the
wedding of Deborah & Philippe Peress
more
An obituary
for Dr. Anwar Gabbay by Dan Gabbay
more
An obituary
for Dr. Daoud Gabbay by Dr. Flora
Gabbay more
An obituary
for David Davies as published in
the Jewish Chronical more
A link to Nita Jawary's
website- an Iraqi jew living in Australia.
Site contains information about Sephardi Jewry in writing,
art and cuisine more
Tribute to David Elias,
Z"L- Born Calcutta 5.11.16, died London
1 December 2002, David Elias (aged 86) was described as
the "father-figure of Eastern Jewry who devoted his
life to helping fellow Oriental Jews especially from Calcutta
and Bombay." more
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