The Road to Redemption: The Jews of the Yemen 1900-1950 (Brills Series in Jewish Studies)
by Tudor Parfitt
Category: History

This book examines new and fascinating archive material on the Jews of Yemen 1900-50. Oppressed by Islamic law and by new political resentments they were persuaded by push and pull factors to leave for Palestine/Israel. Three decades of setbacks culminated in their emigration to Israel 'on wings of eagles' in Operation Magic Carpet.