Uprooted: How 3000 Years of Jewish Civilization in the Arab World Vanished Overnight

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"Lyn Julius provides a riveting account of a fascinating, but disgracefully overlooked subject. Anyone who really wants to understand the Middle East, Israel and world history, should read it." —Tom Gross, former Middle East correspondent, Sunday Telegraph; contributor to The Guardian and The Wall Street Journal
Now available in paperback! Who are the Jews from Arab countries? What were relations with Muslims like? What made Jews leave countries where they had been settled for thousands of years? What lessons can we learn from the mass exodus of minorities from the Middle East? Lyn Julius undertakes to answer all these questions and more in Uprooted, the culmination of ten years of work studying these issues.
Jews lived continuously in the Middle East and North Africa for almost 3,000 years. Yet, in just 50 years, their indigenous communities outside Palestine almost totally disappeared as more than 99 percent of the Jewish population fled. Some 650,000—including a minority of ideological Zionists—went to Israel. Before the Holocaust they constituted ten percent of the world's Jewish population, and now over 50 percent of Israel's Jews are refugees from Arab and Muslim countries, or their descendants. This same process is now repeating in Christian and other minority communities across the Middle East.
This book assesses how well these Jews have integrated into Israel and how their struggles have been politicized. It charts the growing clamour for recognition, redress and memorialization for these Jewish refugees, and looks at how their cause can contribute to peace and reconciliation between Israel and the Muslim world. [Subject: Middle East Studies, Jewish Studies, History, Sociology, Politics]

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Uprooted: How 3000 Years of Jewish Civilization in the Arab World Vanished Overnight is a must-read for anyone seeking a comprehensive understanding of the Middle East, Israel, and world history. Authored by Lyn Julius, this riveting account sheds light on a subject that has been disgracefully overlooked for far too long. With its compelling narrative and meticulous research, this book provides invaluable insights into the lives and experiences of the Jews from Arab countries.

In Uprooted, Lyn Julius delves deep into the complex relationships between Jews and Muslims in the Arab world. Through her extensive study, she unravels the factors that led to the mass exodus of Jews from countries where they had been settled for thousands of years. This poignant exploration not only sheds light on the past but also offers valuable lessons that are relevant in today's world.

The disappearance of the indigenous Jewish communities in the Middle East and North Africa is a phenomenon that cannot be ignored. In just five decades, over 99 percent of the Jewish population fled, leaving behind a rich heritage and culture. Uprooted explores how this exodus affected Israel, where the majority of these refugees sought shelter. Furthermore, the book examines the integration of these Jews into Israeli society and how their struggles have been politicized.

The recognition, redress, and memorialization of the Jewish refugees from Arab and Muslim countries have gained traction in recent years. In Uprooted, Lyn Julius not only sheds light on their cause but also explores how it can contribute to peace and reconciliation between Israel and the Muslim world. This thought-provoking book is an important step towards understanding and rectifying the injustices faced by these communities.

Join the thousands of readers who have already discovered the important insights provided by Uprooted. Order your copy today and delve into the deep-rooted history of the Jews from Arab countries. Be part of the movement for recognition, redress, and reconciliation. Order now and embark on a journey that will broaden your understanding of the Middle East and beyond.

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