List of Jews from the Arab World

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From the Arab Expansion until the 1960s, Jews were a significant part of the population of Arab countries. Before 1948, an estimated 900,000 Jews lived in what are now Arab states. Here is a list of some prominent Jews from the Arab World, arranged by country of origin.

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([2]; not -Amin al Shammas)

See also:

  • Nessim Gaon, financier

  • Carlos Zarur, writer (Syrian-Lebanesse father, Turkish Mother)
  • Paula Abdul, singer & dancer (Syrian father)
  • Eddie Antar, the owner of Crazy Eddie electronic stores (Syrian father).
  • Roxanne Assoulin Jewelry Designer, founder of Lee Angel (Syrian Parents)
  • Ezra Attia, Rabbi and Rosh Yeshiva
  • Dan Hedaya, actor (Syrian parents)
  • Jerry Seinfeld, TV actor (Syrian mother, Hungarian father), see also Seinfeld
  • Moshe Safdi, Architect (Syrian Parents)

  1. ^ Hartog, Kelly. "Red carpet rascal", The Jerusalem Post, 2006-12-11. Retrieved on 2006-12-11.
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