Coronavirus Outbreak Linked to Jewish Celebrations in Casablanca, Morocco
29 March 2020
16 Jews from Morocco tested positive for coronavirus during the celebration of a wedding and the Purim holiday, in early March in Casablanca.
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Moroccan Jewish Music Icon Marcel Botbol Alive Despite Death Reports
26 March 2020
The famous Moroccan artist, Marcel Botbol, whose death was announced this Wednesday, March 25 in Paris, is very much alive.
Moroccan Jewish Pilgrimage Postponed Amid Coronavirus Concerns
15 March 2020
Initially scheduled for May 11 and 12, 2020, the Hilloula of Meknes has been postponed to a later date. This is the decision of the Council of Jewish Communities of Morocco, (…)
Moroccan Jews Gather in Rabat for Annual Hiloula Celebration of Rabbi Davila
29 February 2020
The Moroccan Jewish community celebrated on Thursday evening the Hiloula of the venerated Saint Rabbi Eliezer Davila. Hundreds gathered in the Israeli cemetery of Rabat for (…)
Moroccan Jews Celebrate Annual Hiloula Festival at Rabbi’s Tomb
10 February 2020
The Moroccan Jewish community celebrated, on Saturday, February 8, 2020 in Toulal, in the territorial commune of Gourrama (province of Midelt), the traditional Hiloula festival.
Israeli President Praises Morocco’s King for Promoting Jewish-Muslim Coexistence
21 January 2020
King Mohammed VI’s visit last Wednesday to the old medina of Essaouira continues to arouse admiration within the Jewish community of Morocco and elsewhere. The Israeli (…)
Gad Elmaleh Praises Morocco’s Interfaith Harmony as King Visits Jewish Heritage Site
19 January 2020
The Franco-Moroccan comedian, Gad El Maleh, believes that the King’s visit to the "Bayt Dakira" space is a strong signal from the Sovereign to the Jewish community in Morocco, (…)
King Mohammed VI Visits Jewish Heritage Site, Affirming Ties to Moroccan Jewish Community
18 January 2020
Last Wednesday, King Mohammed VI was at "Bayt Dakira" in Essaouira, a spiritual space dedicated to the preservation and enhancement of Judeo-Moroccan memory.
Morocco’s Jewish Community Thrives with 1,800 Members, Says Rabbi
4 January 2020
Rabbi Yitzhak Sabag appreciated the independence enjoyed by the Jewish community in Morocco. To this effect, he described Morocco as a kingdom of grace.
Moroccan Officials Join Hanukkah Celebration in Casablanca, Marking Historic First
29 December 2019
Moroccan authorities participated in Casablanca, for the first time, in the celebration of Hanukkah, in order to support the Jewish community.