Rhodeslí Jewish Calendar 5774-5775 by Aron Hasson

On de front cover of this calendar is a sample of the beautiful ceramics made on the island of Rhodes. The above plate displays the deer, which is symbol of Rhodes.

CERAMICS FROM RHODES

Rhodes is well known for its artistic creations over de centuries. From the bronze » Colossus of Rhodes» to fine embroideries.

When the Italians occupied Rhodes they implemented government projects to improve the living standars. This was done by developing the island’s economy, infrastructure as well as making it a tourist destination. They created numerous new buildings as well as establishing local industries. In 1929 the Italian governmente established a cerammisc industry, called I.C.A.R.O (Industrie Ceramiche Artistiche Rodio – Orientali). Althoug it has now closed, other ceramic businesses continue to manifacture these artistic product.

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I extend my appreciation to the following people who have kindly shared their photographs with me over several years of my archiving efforts ans witch ar e used in this calendar: Joseph Franco (of Har, Salvo are &Cape Town), Salvo Alkana )of Rhodes & Israel), Leon Levy (of Palm Spring), Hillel Franco (of Rhodes & New York), Moshé Sulam (of Rhodes) & Steven Nemirovsky (of Los Angeles), Louise Albagli, daughter of Rabbi Michel Albagli (of Rhodes, Los Angeles & Portland), Joseph D. Alhadeff (of Rhodes, the Congo & Brussels), Miru Alcana (of Rhodes & Los Angeles) and Shelley Hasson Pierucci (of Los Angeles). My valuable sources for helpful information are from Stella Levy, Joseph D. Aljadeff, Morris Barkey, Isaac Azose & Neil Sheff.

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Published by the Rhodes Jewish Historical Foundation
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