Moroccan Jewish Culture
The Red Thread: The Amulet of Blessing
Moroccan Jews often wear a red thread around their left arm to prevent evil and chase away evil eye and bad luck. This is a habit that has been passed on to Muslims, who also […]
Moroccan Jewish Culture
Moroccan Jewish Culture
Osnat Hila Mark: I Pray for the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between Morocco and Israel
The Moroccan Jew Osnat Hila Mark is one of the most important actors in the Israeli “Knesset”, where she has held many positions and chaired a number of important committees. She was born in Beer-Sheva […]
Moroccan Jewish Culture
Rabbi Pinto Hospitalized in Marrakech
A few days ago, Rabbi Yoshiyahu Pinto was hospitalized in Marrakech in a serious condition. After undergoing numerous tests and careful medical care, it turned out that he was suffering from a bacterial infection that […]
Moroccan Jewish Culture
Hebrew Courses in Moroccan Darija
The “Mimouna” association, which works to promote the Moroccan Jewish cultural heritage, offers free Hebrew courses for those who wish to learn it at a distance. These digital courses have been available since June on […]
Moroccan Jewish Culture
What Rock to Talk to? Paracha ‘Houkat – Rav Yoshiahu Pinto
Let’s see where the source of the fall of Bnei Israel in the desert lies. Moshe Rabbenu (Moses) is a very holy person, but how can one speak about Moshe, when no one has been […]
Moroccan Jewish Culture
The “Chgouri”: The Music of Coexistence and Nostalgia
The musical genre “Chgouri” has always been associated with the Jews of Andalusia who settled in North Africa. It became famous especially in Morocco, where stars contributed to its development and passed it on to […]
Moroccan Jewish Culture
Simon Sibony: The Majestic Voice
Even though the general public in Morocco does not know Simon Sibony, the elite and music lovers know him very well. Anyone who has had the opportunity to hear his voice as an opera singer […]
Moroccan Jewish Culture
Rabbi Pinto Publishes a New Book
Rabbi Yoshiyahu Pinto has published a new book to enrich the series of religious works he has been publishing regularly to spread knowledge for the benefit of his disciples and followers, as well as for […]
Moroccan Jewish Culture
Rabbi Pinto Wishes HM King Mohammed VI a Quick Recovery
Rabbi Yoshiyahu Pinto wished His Majesty King Mohammed VI a speedy recovery following the successful operation he underwent last weekend. In a video posted on his Facebook page, the Moroccan rabbi prayed for the long […]
Moroccan Jewish Culture
Rabbi Pinto Advises against Traveling during a Pandemic
The Moroccan Rabbi Yoshiyahu Pinto stressed that travelling during pandemic periods is inappropriate, and he recommended avoiding traveling altogether. When asked by one of his followers in an interview on YouTube about the possibility of […]