Spirituality, secrecy and the many facets of Moroccan Jewish Mahia

Mahia is a Moroccan Jewish alcoholic beverage, that was exclusively made and consumed by Jews. The spirit is associated with religion, spirituality, and secrecy.

Lalla Suleika, the tragic end of a forbidden love story

Killed for love, Lalla Suleika was a charming Jewish lady who tormented the hearts of many Muslim men in the 19th century before and after her death.

Moroccan Israelis want the Oujda and Jerada 1948 riots to be recognized as terror events

The descendents of Moroccan Jews killed during the events of Oujda and Jerada in 1948 demand that the State of Israel recognize said riots as «terrorist acts».

Casablanca : Olive tree planted to symbolize fraternity between Muslims and Jews

American Jews, Mimouna association sign MoU to promote Moroccan heritage

Morocco : The Jews, the King and the sacred

Since the 20th century, the relationship of the Moroccan community of Jewish faith with the Monarchy has been particularly marked by aspects of sacredness. There are historical reasons for this relationship as well as a feeling of belongingness to Morocco which has not been lost through the generations.

A Paris exhibition sheds light on the Jewish population of Morocco in the 1930s

Do Moroccans of Jewish faith live in a «difficult situation» because of the coronavirus ?

Israel's parliament this week addressed the «situation» of Jews living in Morocco, saying it was ready to help them. These statements remain far from reality and are baseless, assures us this Thursday Jacky Kadouch, president of the Israelite community of Marrakech-Essaouira.

Diaspo #146 : Mohamed El Aissaoui, ambassador of Moroccan-Jewish heritage in the United States

Since he left for the United States in 2006, Mohamed El Aissaoui has been working to introduce Moroccan heritage, especially the one of the Jewish community, through the organization of meetings, gatherings and cultural activities. His activities caught the attention of royal adviser André Azoulay.

Israel insists on compensation for Jews who left Arab countries, including Morocco

Israel has recently issued a report stating that the value of property «Jews in Arab countries and Iran were forced to leave behind when they were expelled», stands at $150 billion. However, these demands are deemed «unfair» for Moroccan Jews who were not forced to leave the country.