Tuesday, December 27, 2005

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"History, culture of Moslems and Jews on display at Crest Theater

Published Tuesday, December 27, 2005

The history, culture and traditions celebrating centuries of Moslems and Jews living together is the focus of an exhibit of paintings of Jewish costumes during the Ottoman Empire running through Jan. 10 at the Crest Theater Galleries, Old School Square Cultural Arts Center, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach.

Created by Turkish curator Silvyo Ovadya, the show illustrates the relationship that came from the Ottoman Empire, which served as a safe haven for Jews escaping European persecution during the 17th century. "

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