Posts Tagged: Morocco
Saudi-Moroccan Soccer Spat Symbolizes the New Arab Politics
The spat over Saudi Arabia’s refusal to support a Moroccan bid to host the 2026 World Cup tells the tale of the rise of individual nationalism at...
Imams in Morocco Learn Jewish Culture as Part of Training — and Bring Tolerance to France
The 30 imams who have signed a letter against antisemitism and extremism in France are graduates of a special training program for imams in Morocco. Created in...
Foreign Ministry Offers Support to Moroccan Journalists Facing Criticism for Israel Visit
Israel's Foreign Ministry celebrated on Sunday the arrival of a delegation of Moroccan journalists to Israel, even as they faced criticism for the trip in...
Morocco: A Beacon of Hope for Christianity in the Middle East
Throughout history, Christianity has played a central role in the Middle East and North Africa. Distinct sites from both the ancient and modern times demonstrate...
King of Morocco Honored for Preserving, Restoring Jewish Cemeteries
JNS.org - In an enlightened experience on Nov. 19 at the New York Museum of Modern Art, distinguished members of different faiths convened to honor King...
Anti-Israel, Antisemitic Rally in Morocco Has Demonstrators Mock-Executing ‘Orthodox Jews’ (VIDEO)
Thousands marched in Casablanca, Morocco on Sunday, in a show of solidarity for Palestinians amid the recent wave of Israeli-Palestinian violence, according to a video...
Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Calling on Obama to Act Against BDS
The top Republican and Democrat of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs introduced a resolution calling on the Obama administration to boost its voice and efforts in opposing the anti-Israel boycott,...
Moroccan Authorities Detain Israeli Judo Team Ahead of Masters Competition
Moroccan authorities detained members of the Israeli national judo team for more than eight hours on Wednesday, confiscating their passports, Israel's NRG news reported. The team...
Jewish Centers Around the World Reinforce Security After Attacks in Belgium, Canada, France, Morocco, Netherlands, Thailand, Turkey
Jewish centers around the world are increasing security measures, with some even closing their doors, because of a surge in violent anti-Semitic attacks against...
Assailant Savages Morocco Rabbi Over IDF Gaza Op, Other Attacks Reported in Australia, Paris, Boston (VIDEO)
A venerated rabbi in Casablanca, Morocco, sustained serious injuries, including broken bones, in a beating by an Arab assailant on Friday night, according to a...
Israel’s Ashkelon Port Set to Receive First Kurdish Crude Oil Shipment Despite Baghdad Threats
Israel's Ashkelon Port on Friday gave safe harbor to the controversial SCF Altai tanker, prepared to deliver the first shipment of crude oil from Iraqi...
Egyptian Pop Star Chaaboula to Sing ‘I Hate Israel’ at Morocco World Music Festival Featuring Alicia Keys, Justin Timberlake
Egyptian singer Shaaban Abdel Rahim, known as Chaaboula, plans to sing I Hate Israel, the infamous song that ended his contract for McDonald's in 2008, at...
Researcher Discovers Genetic Mutation in Moroccan Jews That Leads to Crippling Disease
JNS.org - Imagine that your child is born seemingly normal, but by age 1 or 2 her or she has mental and physical disabilities....
Morocco a Welcome Place For Jews Despite Anti-Israel Proposals
JNS.org - Tucked quietly away on the far-western edge of North Africa, Morocco has largely avoided the upheaval of the so-called "Arab Spring" that...
