Moroccan Judaism

Morocco’s Royal Advisor Highlights Muslim-Jewish Shared Identity at Belgian Senate Conference

3 May 2019

Facing a plethora of Belgian elected officials, André Azoulay, Advisor to King Mohammed VI, shared the rich history shared by Muslims and Christians in Morocco. This was last (…)

Morocco to Hold First Jewish Community Elections in 50 Years

30 April 2019

On April 19, King Mohammed VI had ordered Interior Minister Abdelouafi Laftit to organize the elections of the Representative Instances of the Moroccan Jewish communities, (…)

Morocco’s King Orders First Elections for Jewish Community Bodies Since 1969

21 April 2019

The order comes from the king Mohammed VI. The sovereign has just ordered the organization of elections for the representative bodies of Moroccan Israelite communities.

Morocco to Open Jewish Culture Museum, Highlighting Shared Heritage

17 April 2019

Serge Berdugo, Secretary General of the Council of Israelite Communities of Morocco (CCIM), said on Monday that the initiative of His Majesty King Mohammed VI to create a (…)

Revered Moroccan Rabbi’s Robe Heads to Auction, Starting at $10,000

14 February 2019

The cape and djellaba of Baba Salé, a major figure in Moroccan Judaism (and a kabbalist), who died in 1984, will soon be auctioned off with a starting price of $10,000. His (…)