Spotlight: Who Is “Al-Yahudieh”and Why Was My Village in Southern Lebanon Named After Her?
Presenter: Soha Yassine
Delivered: LA on July 11, 2024
In this afikra spotlight, Soha Yassine explores the origins of the village name "Al-Yahudieh" in Southern Lebanon, linked to the presence of Jewish traders in the region. The village, renamed Sultaniya in 1964, was strategically located near key trade routes.
Sources & Future References
Conder, C.R., & Kitchener, H.H. (1881). The Survey of Western Palestine: Memoirs of the Topography, Orography, Hydrography, and Archaeology (Vol. 1). London: Committee of the Palestine Exploration Fund
Palmer, E.H. (1881). The Survey of Western Palestine: Arabic and English Name Lists Collected During the Survey by Lieutenants Conder and Kitchener, R.E. Transliterated and explained by E.H. Palmer. London: Committee of the Palestine Exploration Fund
Harris, W. (2012). Lebanon: A History, 600-2011. Oxford: Oxford University Press
Jewish Virtual Library. (n.d.). The history of the Jews in Lebanon
Chalabi, T. (n.d.). The Shi‘is of Jabal ‘Amil and the New Lebanon: Community and Nation-State, 1918-1943.
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Delivered and prepared by afikra community members, the presentation's goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity and research, and share some knowledge on a topic related to the Arab world’s histories and cultures. The presentation is the culmination of the afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, research it, and develop the presentation.
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