Morocco
Why is this Haggadah different from all others? Hitler.
“The Hitler Haggadah” tells of the Allied victory in North Africa through the framing of the Passover story.
The Israel-Morocco deal normalizes occupation
Official recognition of Israeli annexation is out, but Moroccan annexation is endorsed.
In Trump-brokered deal, Israel and Morocco announce full diplomatic relations
Though there had no official diplomatic contact, Israel’s relationship with Morocco had long been its least contentious with an Arab state.
Danielle Renov’s new cookbook celebrates Sephardic and Askenazic food—just not raisins
There are 86 things Jerusalem-based, Long Island-born food blogger Danielle Renov wants you to know about her new kosher cookbook, “Peas Love & Carrots” — and about cooking in general. She lists them across two pages right up front, and like the book itself the list is highly practical and deeply personal — a combination Cooking 101 and Intro to the Author.
Moroccan Jewish community hit hard by coronavirus deaths
Coronavirus has claimed the lives of 14 members of the Moroccan Jewish community.
6 Moroccan Cities Where Jewish Culture Flourishes
With King Mohammed VI funding the restoration of Jewish schools, cemeteries and synagogues, there’s no shortage of sights to be seen
Moroccan Man Sentenced To Death For Killing, Dismembering Jewish Couple
A high-profile Jewish couple in Casablanca was killed by their gardener, who hid their body parts in various places around the city.
Marrakesh Neighborhood Returning to Original Jewish Name
(JTA) — A historically Jewish neighborhood in Marrakesh will have its original name restored on the orders of King Mohammed VI. The Essalam neighborhood will be renamed El Mellah, and the original names of the streets and town squares also will be restored, according to reports. The order comes from the king following a request…
Morocco King Rededicates Casablanca Synagogue
(JTA) — King Mohammed VI of Morocco attended the rededication of the Ettedgui Synagogue in Casablanca. The synagogue and the adjacent El Mellah Museum, which retraces Jewish history in Morocco, were reopened Friday. They were restored as part of the second phase of a government program aimed at rehabilitating Casablanca’s old city. A government grant of…
2 Moroccan-Inspired Cocktails
My sister Rebecca and I created these drinks — the Grapefruit Gobbler and the Trumpcle Antidote — using a bottle of Nahmias et Fils mahia and the sundry products in our kitchen.