The Iraqi Jewish Archive

de bene esse: literally, of well-being, morally acceptable but subject to future validation or exception

Iraq wants America to return a priceless treasure trove of Jewish holy books and documents. Shouldn't they be sent to the Iraqi Jewish community in Israel instead?

Why America Should Not Return the Iraqi Jewish Archive

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On May 6, 2003, American forces stumbled into the basement of a flooded Iraqi intelligence building in Baghdad. There, they discovered a veritable treasure trove of Jewish holy books, communal records, and even family photographs. The contents of the archive were salvaged, and--with the help of U.S....