King David, in Birmingham, is a state primary where the children learn Hebrew, recite Jewish prayers, eat kosher food and wave Israeli flags. So how come the majority of pupils are followers of Islam? Jonathan Margolis investigates
It's a great concept if it could be reciprocated : a muslim school with jewish pupils. Although I don't get the israeli flag, that's pushing the envelop a bit. The idea, I assume, is to build generations of children educated in a multi-faiths environment, it's the best vaccine against bigotry, so the allegiance to the flag ? Jewishness does not necessarily mean Israel.
One thing though, this isn't new. We've had that in Morocco for decades, Maimonide in Casablanca comes to mind, there were others in Essaouira, Tangiers...etc, Jews and Muslims have been educated together from the moment there was an education system back home, our country is one of a kind when it comes to that. Now if somebody could just break the news to muslims in Europe...
What would be interesting is to find out 10/15 years from now if these kids stay in touch, build healthy relationships...etc
Having muslims and jews attending same school is totally familiar thing specially in morocco ,my sisters and brothers used to attend catholic schools in Morocco. they did not have to attend prayers part but the rest is the same.
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