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
33 Comments
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 !Bluemoonshadow 18 Jul 2005
Beautiful photo, Nira... shows great respect for those people..Maggi Carstairs 18 Jul 2005
What an amazing photograph this is. I love the colors, the balance and the aura you have created for this wonderful man. Outstanding portraitJacob Gorzhaltsan 12 Jul 2005
Shalom, Nira! These are nice portraits. I wish I had photos of my great-grandparents restored and framed like that, but all my family has is a totally ruined small picture, and the faces on it are like those of dolls. Well...jessica torrant 28 May 2005
Beautiful and interesting subject matter portrayed in a well thought out and designed manner. I really like both of these Roots photos.Lili Holuta 07 May 2005
Beautiful image...as well as the storyLoredana 03 May 2005
Fascinating Nira wonderful history !!jack morefield 29 Apr 2005
beautiful, great composition!Olivia Andersson 28 Apr 2005
great shot. Like the compositionPepita Selles 28 Apr 2005
wonderful in all aspects,colors, moods and motive.A tribute to photo arrangement.stan jones 27 Apr 2005
very interesting piece of your history Nira and thank you for the bio on these fasinating photosAnita Thompson 23 Apr 2005
Nira, this image is just amazing...I love the golden candle holder in front and how the image almost looks tilted forward..what an amazing effect. You must be sooo proud of your roots! He looks soo very gentle and wise...I would have loved to sit and listen to him in his time...I am sure I would have learned alot...Dawn Bigford 21 Apr 2005
Beautiful.... so beautiful....I can see the wisdom in his eyes and whole face... what a beautiful portrait... the bottom one is just as powerfulPeter Rivron 12 Apr 2005
A very interesting piece of family history, also exellent portrait'sDawn Landrum 11 Apr 2005
I actually like this composition. Very interesting angle. Congrats on top ten!Mrs.David Jobes(Dee) Jobes 01 Apr 2005
Wonderful Collection of your ancestreal roots.Beautiful Photography Nira. and thanks for all the Encouragement.:)eileen martin 31 Mar 2005
it is good to be in touch with your 'roots', wonderful collection of ancestreal photos:)georgia brown 30 Mar 2005
Wonderful to have such historic momentos of your ancestorsSusan Shiroma 30 Mar 2005
They look wonderful. I think the restorer did a fantastic job. The candlesticks and vases are arranged very beautifully among the photos. Thank you for sharing a part of your roots with us, Nira.francis kwok peng kin 30 Mar 2005
very interesting history from these pictures.....Les Jobes 30 Mar 2005
Very touching bit of personal history Nira, wonderful story about the photos, thank you for sharing it with us! :o)Reba McDonald 30 Mar 2005
Great image,geoff cooper 30 Mar 2005
I feel they are watching me..! powerful...Peter Rutilquarz 30 Mar 2005
Very good portraits and very strong character in his eyes, Nira! :o)Joke Schotting 30 Mar 2005
Beautiful work Nirathea walstra 30 Mar 2005
Great charactarsRenee Nemerov 30 Mar 2005
Interesting-Pat Abbott 30 Mar 2005
Very nice pertraits they show lots of character.tim linville 30 Mar 2005
Very strong character in his eyes,Nira!