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Bridging Identities: The Cultural Odyssey of Kurdistani Jews

A man with a long beard takes a drink from a mug.

The Jews of Kurdistan have a rich history which dates back to ancient times. This online exhibition combines contemporary and historic photography to tell the stories of Kurdistani Jews throughout history, showing how cultural roots and a sense of history helps new communities to form today.

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This exhibition is the product of field work conducted by Dr. Bahar Baser, Dr. Duygu Atlas, Guliz Vural and Mesut Alp in Israel, May 2023.

The research team interviewed and photographed members of the Kurdistani Jewish community, digitised family photographs and participated in communal activities such as Kurdish dance classes, street performances and traditional cooking.

This project has received funding from the Council for British Research in the Levant (CBRL).

https://stories.durham.ac.uk/bridging-identities