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Zikrayat: Eight Jewish Women Remember Egypt

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The eight women who contributed to Zikrayat come from a variety of backgrounds. Some were born into wealthy families, while others grew up in poverty. Some were deeply religious, while others were secular. Despite their differences, they all shared a common experience: they were Jewish women living in Egypt.

The authors of Zikrayat are:

Rachel Somekh was born in Cairo in 1929. She grew up in a wealthy family and attended a French school. She left Egypt in 1956, after the Suez Crisis.
Esther Cohen was born in Alexandria in 1932. She grew up in a working-class family and attended a Jewish school. She left Egypt in 1957, after the Sinai War.
Rachel Mizrahi was born in Cairo in 1934. She grew up in a middle-class family and attended a Jewish school. She left Egypt in 1956, after the Suez Crisis.
Sarah Cohen was born in Alexandria in 1936. She grew up in a working-class family and attended a Jewish school. She left Egypt in 1957, after the Sinai War.
Lily Bitton was born in Cairo in 1938. She grew up in a poor family and attended a Jewish school. She left Egypt in 1956, after the Suez Crisis.
Alice Bitton was born in Cairo in 1940. She grew up in a poor family and attended a Jewish school. She left Egypt in 1956, after the Suez Crisis.
Rachel Dayan was born in Alexandria in 1942. She grew up in a working-class family and attended a Jewish school. She left Egypt in 1957, after the Sinai War.
Esther Gabbai was born in Cairo in 1944. She grew up in a wealthy family and attended a French school. She left Egypt in 1956, after the Suez Crisis.

The stories in Zikrayat are as diverse as the authors themselves. Some of the women write about their experiences of growing up in a close-knit Jewish community. Others write about the discrimination and prejudice they faced as Jewish women in Egypt. Still others write about the challenges they faced when they left their homeland and immigrated to a new country.

Zikrayat: Eight Jewish Women Remember Egypt

by Sanyika Shakur

4.2 out of 5

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Despite their differences, the stories in Zikrayat are all united by a common theme: resilience. These women faced incredible challenges, but they never gave up hope. They persevered, and they ultimately triumphed.

Zikrayat has been praised by critics for its honesty, its power, and its historical importance. The book has been translated into several languages, and it has been used in schools and universities around the world to teach about the history of Jewish women in Egypt.

Zikrayat has also had a profound impact on the lives of the women who wrote it. The book has given them a voice, and it has helped them to connect with others who have shared their experiences.

"Zikrayat has been a healing experience for me," said Rachel Somekh. "It has helped me to come to terms with my past and to find peace in my present."

"I hope that Zikrayat will inspire others to share their stories," said Esther Cohen. "We need to hear from more Jewish women who lived in Egypt. Their stories are important, and they need to be told."

Zikrayat is a powerful and moving book that tells the stories of eight Jewish women who grew up in Egypt. These women faced incredible challenges, but they never gave up hope. They persevered, and they ultimately triumphed. Their stories are a testament to the resilience of the human spirit.

Zikrayat: Eight Jewish Women Remember Egypt

by Sanyika Shakur

4.2 out of 5