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Tunisia Seeking UNESCO Recognition for Jewish Priests' Island

By JNi.Media

The Jewish population of Djerba consisted mainly of kohanim (priests), and some claim that they are the only bona fide kohanim we have today.

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Cheat Sheet on Who's Doing What to Whom in the Middle East

By Rachel Levy

While Pres. Obama nurses a grudge and looks for new ways to pick a fight with Israel, a cataclysm is building in the Middle East.

Terrorism / Middle East / Levant / Jewish / News Briefs

Arab Conspiracy Theory Preceded Kidnap Attempt of Jewish Boy in Djerba

By Shalom Bear

The latest crazy Arab conspiracy theory may have led to a kidnapping attempt of a Jewish boy in Djerba.

Elder of Ziyon

Three Separate Attacks on Tunisian Jews in September

By Elder of Ziyon

The Djerba Arabs did not support the attacks.

Middle East / Levant / Jewish / News Briefs

Tunisian Jews Fearful following Attacks

By JTA

Tunisian Jews believe they are in danger, the head of a Tunisian rights group said following attacks on the community. Yamina Thabet, head of the Tunisian Association Supporting Minorities, visited the Tunisian island of Djerba, home to about 2,000 Jews and the El Ghriba synagogue, which dates to 586 B.C. “Tunisian Jews feel in danger, […]