As Egypt oversees Jewish sites, resentful residents see politics
Posted: November 15, 2009 at 4:47 a.m.
The warren of slum alleys is called the Jews’ Quarter, but no Jews live there. The ancient synagogue still stands, but its roof is gone. The government is renovating it, but is doing so at a moment when anti-Israel feeling is running especially high in Egypt.
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Front Section, Pages 18 on 11/15/2009
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