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Tag: Moroccan Jews

0 Culture Communities

Small town life and casual racism in 1960s Israel

Jewish Chronicle · 10 Oct

Turn Left at the End of the World, a whimsical comedy-drama by Avi Nesher, explores the immigrant experience in 1960s Israel through the lens of two families—one Indian and one Moroccan—relocated to a small Negev town.

0 Food Holidays

International fast-breaking favourites plus a top tip for your easiest Yom Kippur break fast yet

Jewish Chronicle · 10 Oct

Yom Kippur break-fast traditions vary greatly across cultures, each adding its unique flavor to the shared Jewish experience.

0 History Communities

Andorra’s 73 Jews worship from a community center they are barred by law from calling a synagogue

Larry Luxner in JTA · 19 Jul

The Jewish community in Andorra, consisting of 73 members, faces restrictions on officially calling their place of worship a synagogue due to local laws.

0 Television/Film Israel

Critically acclaimed Israeli film offers great performances, family tension, and nostalgia for an unsavory past

Simi Horwitz in Forward · 29 May

"Seven Blessings," an Israeli film, delves into the complex family dynamics and cultural tensions within a Moroccan Jewish family, highlighting traditions related to female fertility and familial relationships.

0 Food Culture

Mofleta - Mimouna pancakes

Jewish Chronicle · 29 Apr

Mofleta, also known as Mimouna pancakes, are traditional hand-formed yeasted crepes enjoyed by Moroccan Jews.

0 Culture Israel

In Israel’s Oscar submission, a vibrant story of family, betrayal and forgiveness

PJ Grisar in Forward · 2 Nov 2023

"Seven Blessings," Israel's Oscar submission, tells a story of a Mizrahi family grappling with family secrets, betrayal, and forgiveness.

0 Israel Politics

In a first, Israel’s prime minister will visit Morocco

Ron Kampeas in Forward · 19 Jul 2023

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been invited by Moroccan King Mohammed VI to visit Morocco following Israel's recognition of Moroccan sovereignty over the disputed Western Sahara.

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Making Mufleta, History’s Oldest Jewish Pastry, for the Holidays

Helene Jawhara Piñer in Tablet · 7 Sep 2018

The author delves into medieval Arabic cookbooks to uncover the oldest known recipe for mufleta, a pastry enjoyed by Moroccan Jews during Mimouna at the end of Passover.

0 Communities Culture

Morocco’s Unlikely Keepers of Jewish Culture

Zachary Schrieber in Tablet · 28 Oct 2014

Mimouna, a group of Moroccan Muslims dedicated to preserving Jewish Moroccan culture, held an event at Congregation Shearith Israel in Manhattan to educate about the history of Muslim-Jewish unity in Morocco.

0 Culture Television/Film

No Jewish Royal Baby — Gad Elmaleh's Son Baptized

Forward · 26 Jun 2014

French-Moroccan Jewish comedian Gad Elmaleh's son, Raphael, was recently baptized in the royal chapel of Monaco with his mother, Charlotte Casiraghi, who is of royal descent.

0 History Communities

For These Moroccan Muslims, Mimouna Isn’t Just a Jewish Thing—It’s Their Heritage, Too

Aomar Boum in Tablet · 18 Apr 2014

The Mimouna Club, founded in Morocco's Al-Akhawayn University, aims to celebrate the country's Jewish heritage and promote cultural diversity.

0 Holidays Food

How To Bake the Ultimate Challah—for Rosh Hashanah or Anytime

Joan Nathan in Tablet · 28 Aug 2013

The article discusses the significance of challah and its variations for different Jewish communities.