This
Web site is by, for, and of the entire community of
Jews of Libya. I thank everyone who made this project
possible, especially the narrators, who contributed
their time, stories, and photographs to ensure that
the life and memories
of the Jews of Libya will not vanish. I am grateful
to the Librarians Association of the University of California
(LAUC), for support and help in realizing a long-held
dream; to Pedi Benattia, for his generosity of time,
spirit, and material, and his wonderful work with the
newsletter ADA; to Professor Maurice Roumani, a kind,
warm, and giving brother, for all his contributions,
including introductions to events and to members of
the community whom I had never met or had been too young
to remember; to Fran�ois Jeanneau, for his skillful
and elegant contribution to making this Web site a reality;
and finally to my patient husband, Morton, who has been
a constant source of help and support.
I
hope all of you in the Libyan Jewish community will
continue contributing by sending any information,
photographs, manuscripts, etc. that will enhance the
understanding of this unique community.
Vivienne
Roumani-Denn
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