The Jewish population in the Middle East and North Africa declined from one million in 1945 to several thousand today due to persecution and forced migration.
Synopsis
The Jewish population in the Middle East and North Africa declined from one million in 1945 to several thousand today due to persecution and forced migration.
Synopsis
Mordechai Ben-Porat, an Iraqi Jew, recounts his role in facilitating the mass emigration of Jews from Iraq between 1949 and 1951. The Forgotten Refugees documents the history and culture of Jewish communities in the Middle East and North Africa, focusing on their decline after the establishment of Israel in 1948. Through personal testimonies from refugees in Egypt, Yemen, Libya, and Morocco, along with archival footage, the film illustrates how the Jewish population in the region fell from one million in 1945 to just a few thousand today.
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Why Watch
- Meet refugees from Egypt, Yemen, and Libya.
- See archival footage of historic rescue missions.
- Find out about the mass emigration of Iraqi Jews.
Did You Know
- The Jewish population in the Middle East and North Africa dropped from one million in 1945 to several thousand today.
- Mordechai Ben-Porat facilitated the mass emigration of Iraqi Jews between 1949 and 1951.
- The film won 'Best Documentary Film' at the 2007 Marbella Film Festival.
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Who directed The Forgotten Refugees?
The Forgotten Refugees was directed by Michael Grynszpan.
What was the Jewish population in the Middle East and North Africa in 1945?
In 1945, the Jewish population in the Middle East and North Africa was approximately one million.
What award did The Forgotten Refugees win at the Marbella Film Festival?
The Forgotten Refugees won the 'Best Documentary Film' award at the 2007 Marbella Film Festival.
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