La synagogue de la Ghriba à Djerba. Réflexions sur l’inclusivité d’un sanctuaire partagé en Tunisie

The synagogue of the Ghriba on Djerba, Tunisia, stands as a rare example of sustained interreligious inclusivity in the Maghreb, where Jews and Muslims have shared the site for centuries. Unlike other regions where Jewish communities dwindled due to emigration, Djerba retained its mixed religious practices until recent decades. However, the study reveals that this inclusivity has been significantly disrupted by events such as the 2002 Al-Qaïda attack and the aftermath of the Tunisian Revolution (2011), which limited both the physical presence of Jewish Tunisians and their return for annual pilgrimages. The research highlights the synagogue's role in fostering a shared memory and identity, while also questioning the sustainability of such interconfessionality in modern times. The study combines historical analysis with ethnographic observations to explore this unique phenomenon.

Albera, D., & Pénicaud, M. (2016). La synagogue de la Ghriba à Djerba. Réflexions sur l’inclusivité d’un sanctuaire partagé en Tunisie. Cahiers d’Outre-Mer, LXIX(274), 103–132. https://doi.org/10.4000/com.7881