Country Guides
The Jews have lived in Yemen for thousands of years. Despite continuing persecution and discrimination from the Arab majority around them, the Jews maintained culture and tradition, while living in tight-knit communities.
Country Guides
The destruction of the Jewish community of Aden
The Jews of Tunisia
Jews have lived in Tunisia for thousands of years, before the destruction of the First Temple in 587 BCE.
The Destruction of Egypt's Jewish Community
The Jewish community of Egypt dates back thousands of years. Although persecuted throughout history by the various empires that have controlled the area, there had been a continuous Jewish presence in Egypt since the third century BC.
The Algerian Jews
The Algerian Jewish community was among the most ancient in the world, dating back to the era of the Roman Empire. Hundreds of years later, Algeria became the new home of many Spanish Jews fleeing the inquisition.
A Look Back at Canada’s Anti-Semitic History: Frederick Charles Blair
In the 1930s and 1940s, Canada’s immigration policy was modified by known anti-Semite Frederick Charles Blair. Blair’s policies led to only 5% of all Jewish refugees from Europe being granted entry to Canada compared to the 18% the United States granted entry to.
The Prime Minister at the time, William Lyon Mackenzie King, appointed Blair to the position of Director of the Immigration Branch of the Department of Mines and Resources in 1935. Under Blair’s leadership, Canada’s immigration policies toward Jews tightened.
The Prime Minister at the time, William Lyon Mackenzie King, appointed Blair to the position of Director of the Immigration Branch of the Department of Mines and Resources in 1935. Under Blair’s leadership, Canada’s immigration policies toward Jews tightened.
