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0 Communities History

The Keeper of the Keys

Arezu Hashemi in Tablet · 6 Feb

Rafi Elmaleh, affectionately known as Rafi, continues to play a vital role in preserving Morocco's Jewish heritage, despite his official retirement two years ago.

0 Literature Culture

REVIEW: ‘Bethlehem Road’

Vivian Cohen-Leisorek in Hadassah · 17 Dec 2025

Bethlehem Road by Judy Lev is a collection of 12 short stories capturing the essence of the Baka neighborhood in Jerusalem from the 1960s to the 1990s.

0 Communities Politics

“They Were Bridge Builders”: Remembering Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky

People of the Pod · 6 Jun 2025

Tragically, Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky, two members of the Israeli diplomatic community, were murdered after leaving an AJC event in Washington, D.C. This episode commemorates their impactful lives through colleagues' stories, highlighting Sarah's peacebuilding in Morocco and Yaron's efforts to strengthen Israel's regional ties.

0 Communities Leadership

Rolling with the Punches

Rabbi Yitzchok Frankfurter in Ami · 14 May 2025

Rabbi Eli Portal, having overcome a life-altering ATV accident at a young age, now dedicates his life to mentoring others in the Jewish community facing adversity.

0 Communities History

A Mourner’s Prayer in Morocco

InternsFall21 in Lilith · 10 Apr 2025

In an evocative personal narrative, the author recounts a journey to Morocco in 1998, where an unexpected encounter in Marrakesh's Jewish quarter fosters a profound spiritual connection through the recitation of Kaddish by a local rabbi.

0 Communities History

Postcard from Morocco

Sapir · 3 Apr 2025

Beth El synagogue in Casablanca, once a vibrant center of Jewish life in Morocco, highlights the decline of this historic Jewish community amid changing circumstances and recent developments, such as the Abraham Accords.

0 Politics Israel

Yossi Klein Halevi: What’s Next: The Future of Liberal Zionism (18Forty Podcast Re-Release)

18 Questions, 40 Israeli Thinkers · 3 Mar 2025

Yossi Klein Halevi reflects on the implications of October 7th for Israel and liberal Zionism post-Tragedy, urging a recalibration of Israeli-Palestinian relations amidst global and internal challenges to the Zionist ethos.

0 Politics Culture

The “Carets & Sticks” Edition

Promised Podcast · 31 Oct 2024

Miriam Herschlag and Noah Efron discuss the implications of Israel's recent military action against Iran and the influence of pro-Palestinian editors on Wikipedia content about Israel and Zionism.