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National Library initiative aims to make all Cairo Genizah texts searchable worldwide

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The National Library has launched an initiative to make all Cairo Genizah texts searchable to people around the world. The Cairo Genizah is a vast collection of Jewish manuscripts that reflect the diverse languages and writing styles of Jewish communities across centuries and regions. Experts can often identify the origin of these manuscripts by analyzing their unique scripts, which vary by time and place.

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