Upper photo,one of the most significant men,in the Libya Jewish community during the 19 century ,Rabbi Refael Dabush,the borther of my father's grandfather.In the bottom photo,U can see My father's grandparents,near to Refael's photo.The original photos,were much smaller ,taken in Lybia before 1900,Brought to Israel by my father's grandmother,who took those photos to enlarge them in Tel - Aviv 1936.In the 80's one member of the family ,gave my father these 3 photos totally ruined.My father gave those photos to a special photographer to try restore them,He did his best ,I guess...and those 3 photos hannged in my parents wall,up their stairs.The other decorative items in the photos,are only for decoration purpose,NOT for any kind of traditional ceremonies.My parents R very modern people...not religious . Copyright (c)Nira Dabush
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Anonymous Guest 21 Oct 2011
Hello, and shana tova! My name is Yehudit Gerzi. My maiden name is Meghnagi, and my nona-grand mother, was a Dabush. She was the grand daughter of Ha Rav Raphael Dabush-the man on the right. Your photos are beautiful. I have the same photo hanging on my wall and i am so truly happy to see thee on yours! I am from England origionally (my father moved there when he was 16 and brought the rest of his family over). I live in Israel now. I have just got in touch with a Leora-was dabush, also from Toronto and now lives here too. One day i hope we can all meet. thank you for sharing such beautiful photos- wishing you all the best, Yehudit.Anonymous Guest 20 Sep 2011
Hi Nira, I beleive we spoke before. My name is Nathan Dabush. My Father is Ezra, and his father was Chavatu, who is the son of the man in middle of the three R' Chaim Dabush. We have been searching all over for a copy of these unbeleivable photos. Is there any way you can email me them and I can print them. I dont mind paying you for them! There is also a Libyan Museum in Tel Aviv which has all these artifacts and write ups. my email is [email protected] Best Regards, Nathan Dabush Toronto, CANADAAnonymous Guest 20 Sep 2011
Hi Nira, I beleive we spoke before. My name is Nathan Dabush. My Father is Ezra, and his father was Chavatu, who is the son of the man in middle of the three R' Chaim Dabush. We have been searching all over for a copy of these unbeleivable photos. Is there any way you can email me them and I can print them. I dont mind paying you for them! There is also a Libyan Museum in Tel Aviv which has all these artifacts and write ups. my email is [email protected] Best Regards, Nathan Dabush Toronto, CANADAJohn Walsh 17 Nov 2009
You must be very proud to have these images. It is great to have such a heritageMarilyn Servais 23 Jul 2005
I love this photo Nira , and the fiery expression of this beautiful man of your family !