Margalit Zinati (Hebrew: מרגלית זינאתי; Peki'in, born October 1931[1]) is a member of the ancient Zinati family, which is one of the 3 priestly families that have lived in Peki'in for hundreds of years.[2] Margalit was for years the only Jew in the place and guarded the ancient synagogue. Margalit is known as the "keeper of the Jewish embers" in Peki'in.[3] In 2018, the 70th anniversary of the independence of the State of Israel, she was chosen to light a torch in the torch-lighting ceremony.[4]
Margalit Zinati | |
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 Zinati at the Peki'in Synagogue square in 2016 | |
| Born | October 1931 (age 93) Peki'in, British Palestine |
| Nationality | Israeli |
| Known for | Being a descendant of a Jewish dynasty from the Second Temple and the fact that she was for years the only Jewish person in Peki'in. |
Personal life
editMargalit Zinati decided not to marry so she could stay in Peki'in to protect the synagogue and her parents fields.[5]
References
edit- ^ Porta, Ido (17 October 2017). "Surprise 86th birthday party for the guardian of Jewish Peki'in". Israel National News. Retrieved 21 October 2024.
- ^ Berry, Galia. "The Last Jew of Peki'in". aish.com. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
- ^ "Purim 2023: event guide for children - activities, shows and parties". ynetnews.com. 5 March 2023. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
- ^ Eisenberg, Chaya (18 April 2018). "From mourning to joy: Israel celebrates 70 years of independence". The Jerusalem Post. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
- ^ Ashkenazi, Eli (20 July 2012). "תיעוד אחרון, לפני היעלמות המורשת היהודית בפקיעין" [Last documentation, before the disappearance of Jewish heritage in Peki'in]. Hareetz (in Hebrew). Retrieved 22 October 2024.
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