Many took photos and filmed relatives and friends inside the intricately decorated synagogue. Others sat praying or reading scripture on their own, before leaving with their friends and family. Solange Azzouz, 75, who was born in Tunis but has lived in Marseille, France, for 58 years, said she had “lots of emotion”. “My father was from Djerba and for him the pilgrimage was very important,” she said. “As I get older I appreciate it more and more.” She wore a brightly colored silk blouse and pearls as she stood outside in the heat. The pilgrimage marks the Lag BaOmer festival,...