History of the Jews in Algeria, Jewish historical heritage in Algeria
The history of the Jews in Algeria is an aspect of history in France and Israel, covering more than two thousand years. This history begins in ancient times with Roman settlements along the North African coast and extends to the near-total emigration of the community in the mid-20th century.
Sephardic Jews arrived from Spain in the 14th century and brought Iberian traditions to existing North African communities. The Crémieux Decree granted French citizenship to Algerian Jews in 1870, fundamentally changing their legal and social status within the colony.
Sephardic Jews from Spain brought their traditions to Algeria during the 14th century, influencing local customs, religious practices, and scholarly developments.
The Jewish population of Algeria left mostly between 1955 and 1962 during the independence struggles. Today only around 200 people of Jewish faith remain in Algeria, primarily in Algiers.
The Constantine pogrom in 1934 caused 25 deaths and marked a turning point in relations between Muslim and Jewish communities. This event before World War II intensified social tensions and contributed to the later mass emigration.
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