Jews around the world will celebrate Rosh Hashana starting Sunday by eating traditional meals that symbolize the sweetness of the new year. From Egypt to Iran, Nervana Mahmoud takes stock of the Middle East's Jewish population.
Egypt
There are 100 Jews left in Egypt, according to the North American Jewish Data Bank’s 2010 findings. Since the revolution, and the election of Muslim Brotherhood President Mohammed Morsi, the small number of remaining Jews faces an uncertain future. But of course, Jews have a rich past here. The Ben Ezra synagogue in Cairo, pictured above, is said to be where Baby Moses was found.
(Photo: Joel Berkowtz Photography)
Nervana Mahmoud is a doctor, blogger and writer on Middle East issues. you can follow her on Twitter @Nervana_1