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Test yourselves: do you know Moroccan Jewry? - Walla! tourism

2023-03-09T12:10:46.850Z


How many Jews live in the country today, when was the first ghetto established and what about the expulsion from Spain? 10 questions that will test how well you know Moroccan Jewry


Moroccan Jewry has a rich and long history in the country.

According to estimates, the Jews arrived in Morocco following the Arab conquest, and over time established a prosperous community that played a vital role in the country's culture and commerce.

Despite facing periods of persecution and discrimination, the Jewish community in Morocco continued to flourish, especially during the 19th and early 20th centuries, when Jewish merchants and artisans played a significant role in the Moroccan economy.

However, with the establishment of Israel in 1948 and the subsequent Arab-Israeli conflict, many Jews left Morocco, and today only a small number of Jews remain in the country.

Nevertheless, Jewish heritage and culture continue to be an integral part of Morocco's identity, and the country is home to a number of synagogues, Jewish cemeteries and other sites of historical and cultural significance.



What is the name of the Jewish quarter in the country and how many Jews are left there?

Test yourself in the quiz below.



The article is sponsored by Pegasus Organized Trips Abroad - as part of its goal of promoting familiarity with world cultures and enriching knowledge.

The Jewish cemetery in the city of Essaouira, Morocco, where Rabbi Haim Pinto's grave is also located (Photo: ShutterStock)

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Which of the following rabbis did not live in Morocco?

Rabbi Yitzhak Alfasi

Rabbi Shlomo Amar

Rabbi Chaim Ben Atar

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