Jewish studies on the Nile: The rise of Hebrew and Jewish degrees in Egypt

About a dozen universities in Egypt award degrees in Hebrew and Jewish studies today. Why did Egyptians become interested in such fields over a century ago and how did they help foment a renaissance in their homeland? https://www.haaretz.com/middle-east-news/.premium-jewish-studies-on-the-nile-the-rise-of-hebrew-and-jewish-degrees-in-egypt-1.9042817 #egypt #hebrew_language #jews_and_arabs