<p>Jews under Moroccan Skies tells the story of Jewish life in Morocco, describing in realistic detail how Jews and Muslims interweaved their lives in peace for centuries. The authors give us the rich history of Berber Jews, the Moroccan tzadikim, and Jewish mysticism in the country. They also describe the cultural differences between the Judeo-Spanish communities of the North, the Francophone urban Jews, and the Judeo-Arabic and Judeo-Berber traditions. "No chapter in the long history of the Jewish people has more power and more relevance to our contemporary world than Moroccan Jewry. And it is the least known, by far! This wonderful book will draw you into its mystery, captivating and capturing your imagination. If you don't want to be tempted to travel, don't read this book. You will never be satisfied until you see it with you own eyes accompanied by the unparalleled teacher and guide, Raphael David Elmaleh! People all over the world have been waiting for Raphy to put his words down on paper. This magnificent book is the result. It is a gem!" -- Peter A. Geffen, Founder and Executive Director KIVUNIM Founder, The Abraham Joshua Heschel School, New York</p>

Jews Under Moroccan Skies: Two Thousand Years of Jewish Life

History

Elmaleh, Rapha'el

Ricketts, George

Africa

Gaon Web

Jews under Moroccan Skies tells the story of Jewish life in Morocco, describing how Jews and Muslims have interwoven their lives in peace for centuries. The authors give the rich Moroccan history of Berber Jews, the tzadikim, and Jewish mysticism. They also describe the cultural differences between the Judeo-Spanish communities of the North, the Francophone urban Jews, and the Judeo-Arabic and Judeo-Berber traditions. "Jews under Moroccan Skies...shows the heritage of tolerance and coexistence between Jews and Muslims...and delivers a message of hope in a world of hatred and exclusion." Serge Berdugo Secretary-General of the Council of Moroccan Jews President of the World Assembly of Moroccan Jewry

Jews under Moroccan Skies: Two Thousand Years of Jewish Life

Elmaleh, Raphael David

Gaon Books

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