Workers in Baghdad are restoring the centuries-old shrine of Rabbi Isaac Gaon, a project undertaken by Iraq's small Jewish community amid years of decline. Once filled with rubbish and neglected, the site is receiving a $150,000 restoration that aims to revitalize the heritage of a community that has significantly dwindled. With only a handful of members and one functioning synagogue left, the hope is that restoring the shrine will bolster cultural revivification efforts and encourage the reclamation of other historical sites, supported by local officials and community leaders.
The restoration of Rabbi Isaac Gaon's shrine is a significant step towards reviving the faded heritage of Iraq's Jewish community, greatly valued by its few remaining members.
Khalida Elyahu emphasizes that the project will bring a revival for the community, stressing the importance of restoring not only the shrine but also hope for further sites.
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