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Related: About this forumFirst ever photos of Yemen's Jews stunned the Jewish world.
https://www.facebook.com/claudia.trevithick/posts/10208939133457556'When adventurer and photographer Hermann Burchardt arrived in Sana'a in 1901, he became the first person to chronicle this unique communitys way of life
The search for the authentic Jew was a common pursuit among Jewish communities in the 19th century. Many asked themselves the question in one form or another: Am I really living according to the ways of my ancestors?
In those years, a young German-Jew who had just turned 30 decided to leave the family business and set off on a journey around the world that would incorporate two of his great passions: photography; and the study of ancient and exotic peoples. Hermann Burchardt decided to use his substantial inheritance to rent an apartment in Damascus, which would serve as the base for his research expeditions and adventures. He had already studied Arabic and Turkish, which he hoped to use to his advantage.'>>>
http://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/national-library/1.785952
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First ever photos of Yemen's Jews stunned the Jewish world. (Original Post)
elleng
May 2017
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JNelson6563
(28,151 posts)1. That was fascinating!
Followed link to Haaretz, glad I did. thanks for posting!
Behind the Aegis
(53,956 posts)2. Thanks for all of these "Jews around the world" articles.
I am really enjoying them. I may look for some, even old ones and post them. If you find more, post!!!
elleng
(130,895 posts)3. Glad you enjoy them, Aegis.
JudyM
(29,236 posts)4. Interesting!
Thanks for sharing this.