We Look Like The Enemy: The Hidden Story of Israel's Jews From Arab Lands
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- Synopsis
- Ethnic bias against Middle Eastern Jews within Israel has far-reaching implications for the whole region. Middle Eastern Jews from Egypt, Morocco, Iraq, Yemen, and other Arab or Muslim lands--"Mizrahis"--make up nearly half of Israel's population. Yet European or "Ashkenazi" Jews have historically disparaged them for looking like Arabs, speaking Arabic, and bringing with them what was viewed as a "backward" Middle Eastern culture. Journalist Rachel Shabi, who was born in Israel to Iraqi Jews and grew up in England, returned to investigate the subtle discrimination and tense relations that still exist between Mizrahi and Ashkenazi Jews in Israel. She combines historical research, her own family's story, and the heartfelt oral history of several other Mizrahis to make. We Look Like the Enemya stunning, unforgettable book.
- Copyright:
- 2010
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Excellent
- Book Size:
- 266 Pages
- ISBN-13:
- 9780802717665
- Publisher:
- Walker Books, Limited
- Date of Addition:
- 03/12/14
- Copyrighted By:
- Rachel Shabi
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- History, Nonfiction, Religion and Spirituality, Social Studies
- Submitted By:
- Daproim Africa
- Proofread By:
- Daproim Africa
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.
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