Morocco’s Jewish Population Dwindles as Global Numbers Rise
6 September 2021
In total, 27,000 Jews live in Arab or Muslim countries according to a study by the Jewish Agency. How many are there in Morocco?
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Israeli Foreign Minister Lapid Visits Historic Casablanca Synagogue, Honors Moroccan Royalty
13 August 2021
During his visit to Morocco, the Israeli Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yair Lapid, visited the Beth-El synagogue in Casablanca, an emblematic place of the Moroccan Jewish (…)
Moroccan Jewish Leaders Extend Eid al-Adha Greetings, Highlighting Interfaith Harmony
21 July 2021
Members of the Moroccan Jewish community have presented their wishes to Moroccans on the occasion of the Eid al-Adha festival celebrated this Wednesday, July 21. A gesture that (…)
New Book Exposes Discrimination Against Moroccan Jews in Early Israel
13 July 2021
Disturbing revelations about Israeli discrimination against Moroccan immigrants are recorded in the new book by historian Shay Hazkani entitled "Dear Palestine: A Social (…)
Morocco Unveils New Development Model, Aims to Leverage Diaspora Expertise
28 May 2021
The Special Commission on the Development Model (CSMD) has just released the results of its analysis. In its conclusions, it recommends structural changes in the kingdom based (…)
Israelis Seek Terrorism Recognition for 1948 Morocco Riots, Demand Reparations
15 April 2021
The riots that broke out in Oujda and Jerada in 1948 following the proclamation of the independence of the State of Israel remain a poignant memory for many Israelis. Some of (…)
French Writer Pierre Assouline Reclaims Spanish Citizenship, Urges Repeal of 1492 Expulsion Decree
13 April 2021
Native of Casablanca, Pierre Assouline obtained his Spanish passport after five years of fierce struggle, thus becoming Spanish again. He asks King Felipe VI to definitively (…)
Israeli Minister Dons Moroccan Caftan for Mimouna Festival, Celebrating Cultural Ties
6 April 2021
The resumption of relations between Morocco and Israel is making Israeli citizens of Moroccan origin happy, who no longer miss any opportunity to display their identity. This (…)
Moroccan Jewish Leader Extends Passover Greetings as Holiday Begins
28 March 2021
This year, the Jewish Passover or Pessah will be celebrated from March 27 to April 4, 2021. Serge Berdugo, taking advantage of this day marking the beginning of this holiday, (…)
Prominent Rabbi Describes ’Divine Light’ During First Meeting with Morocco’s King Mohammed VI
14 March 2021
Rabbi Yossef Pinto confides that he experienced an intense spiritual moment with King Mohammed VI during their first meeting. A moment that has remained a vivid memory for the (…)