Egypt’s most famous belly dancers: A Jewish journey

In their time, the Jamal sisters were among the most admired belly dancers and performers in Egypt and Asia. But there was a little-known Jewish journey to their story. Though born in Egypt, the sisters’ family roots were from Yiddish-speaking Eastern Europe. An incredible - and very Jewish - story that crossed empires and cultures. Video: WJC International Yiddish center / Центр идиш ВЕК