Photos Show Daily Life and Historic Sites in Egypt
Jewish holy sites researcher Rabbi Yisrael Meir Gabay traveled to Egypt with photographer Meir Alfasi to assess the condition of Jewish cemeteries and document daily life.
by COLlive Reporter · COLliveBy COLlive reporter
In a discreet trip, Jewish holy sites researcher Rabbi Yisrael Meir Gabay traveled to Egypt to assess the condition of Jewish cemeteries and historic graves scattered across the country.
He was joined by photographer Meir Alfasi, a Lubavitcher known for his adventurous journeys across the world.
Their trip included visits to centuries-old Jewish burial grounds in Cairo and Alexandria, where they documented gravestones damaged by time, neglect, and environmental conditions.
They also attempted to locate and positively identify the burial sites of prominent figures from the rich history of Egyptian Jewry.
Due to security sensitivities, the work was carried out with extreme caution and a low public profile.
According to Rabbi Gabbay, the condition of many graves is troubling and requires urgent intervention to prevent further deterioration. At the same time, he noted with some surprise that certain sites appear to benefit from a degree of preservation and oversight by local authorities.
The expedition was partially documented, and the findings are expected to be released in the near future as part of a broader initiative aimed at recording the remnants of Jewish communities throughout the Arab world.
The project seeks to raise awareness of these neglected heritage sites and encourage international efforts to preserve them for future generations.
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