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Sunday, December 21st, 2008
Greater Tunis: Tunis and Its Suburbs
The capital of Tunisia and its surrounding suburbs of La Goulette, Sidi Bou Said, Carthage and La Marsa comprise the second largest Jewish population in Tunisia, numbering about four to five hundred. Evidently, this number is difficult to verify; many Jews in this region are highly assimilated, intermarriage occurs, and therefore, many are not religious [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Tunisian by Ceci
Thursday, November 27th, 2008
Zarzis
Zarzis is a small town, not even mentioned in my trusty Lonely Planet, 50 kilometers south of Djerba on mainland Tunisia. It is currently home to the third largest Jewish community in Tunisia, after Djerba and Tunis, and is comprised of 20 families, or about 100 to 110 people.
I had the pleasure of being [...]
2 Comments » - Posted in Tunisian by Ceci
Thursday, November 27th, 2008
Sousse
Sousse is a highly developed seaside city that is one of Tunisia’s largest tourist destinations. In 1956, it was home to 6,000 Jews and three synagogues, while today only around 30 Jews still live in the city, serviced by one remaining, functional synagogue. This number fluctuates because many of the residents live part-time in Sousse [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Tunisian by Ceci
Tuesday, November 25th, 2008
Djerba and their Historic Jewish Community
Djerba: The Basics
As I entered Hara Kebira, the Jewish village on the island of Djerba, I waved “hello” to the policemen guarding the entrance and made my way to the center of the town. On this, my first visit to “Hara,” I felt as if I had stepped into a time machine; [...]
2 Comments » - Posted in Tunisian by Ceci
Thursday, November 13th, 2008
Thoughts on Tunisia Before I Arrive…
Before I start, I want to thank everyone for checking up on me through my website. My mom was home recently and told me that EVERYONE is still reading it and thinks it is great and that makes me incredibly happy. I encourage everyone to comment or post as they please, and not to be [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Tunisian by Ceci
Thursday, October 30th, 2008
The US Presidential Election: An International Perspective
During my time in Casablanca (on and off for the last 3 months) I was lucky enough to find a hotel room that has a TV with one English-speaking channel, the BBC! This is really great news for me, not only because I am a news-junky, but also because it was extremely important to [...]
3 Comments » - Posted in Miscellaneous, Morocco by Ceci
Wednesday, October 29th, 2008
Rabat
Rabat was my final research-related destination in Morocco. As the current capital of Morocco, it acts as the political center and home to government and ministerial offices, embassies, the mausoleum for kings who have passed away, and the King’s official palace. Historically, Rabat had a thriving Jewish community, residing in the mellah and serviced by [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Moroccan, Uncategorized by Ceci
Wednesday, October 29th, 2008
Marrakesh
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No Comments » - Posted in Moroccan, Uncategorized by Ceci
Wednesday, October 29th, 2008
Fes
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Fes is probably my favorite Moroccan city, and I regret that I was only able to spend about [...]
1 Comment » - Posted in Moroccan, Uncategorized by Ceci
Thursday, October 23rd, 2008
First Quarterly Report to Watson Headquarters
Hey everyone! As part of my few requirements for the Watson Fellowship, I must submit 3 quarterly reports on my progress and the triumphs and challenges I am facing as the year continues. Copied below is the report, which provides a good idea of the things I have learned since I have been in Morocco, [...]
