jewish refugees

Young children, tired of the stifling atmosphere of the synagogue, come outside to be with their mother in Djerba, Tunisia. January 01, 1950. 850,000 refugees from Tunisia and other Arab countries were expelled after the creation of Israel. (Graphic House/Archive Photos/Getty Images)

Opinion

Jews in Arab countries suffered unbearable discrimination. Why do our stories remain untold?

In 1948, when I was 6 months old, my mother risked everything to escape Tunisia with my siblings and me in search of a better life.

By Miriam Shepher June 20, 2019 2:09 pm

Canadian lawmakers recognize Jewish refugees from Arab countries

Marked in Israel on Nov. 30, “Jewish Refugee Day” recognizes the 850,000 Jews who were forced to flee their homes in Arab countries across the Middle East in the days leading up to and following the creation of the State of Israel.

December 2, 2018 12:19 pm

Britain’s Prince Charles hosts former child refugees to mark 80th Kindertransport anniversary

The prince circulated the room, listening to the personal histories of the survivors.

November 22, 2018 9:19 am

Canada formally apologizes for turning away 907 Jewish refugees on the St. Louis in 1939

November 8, 2018 5:21 am

Canadian government will apologize for turning away a Jewish refugee ship in 1939

May 9, 2018 12:35 pm

Refugee ban puts Jewish asylum seekers in limbo

By Cnaan Liphshiz January 30, 2017 11:05 am

House bill links the issue of Jewish refugees from Arab lands, peace talks

March 3, 2016 6:16 am

Syrians to be housed in Dutch former village for Jews who fled Nazis

December 18, 2015 4:57 am

Recalling failure to save Jews, Swiss Jewish leader urges refugee relief

September 18, 2015 8:24 am

Shanghai unveils memorial to Jewish refugees

September 3, 2014 10:46 am

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