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Moroccan Jewish Diaspora

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This program highlights the historical and cultural, ties that connect the Moroccan Jewish diaspora to its country of origin. Through research projects, meetings, and cultural initiatives, we strengthen the connection between Moroccan Jews around the world and Morocco. The objective is to preserve this shared memory and promote enriching exchanges among different communities.

February 9, 2026
February 2026
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February 10, 2026

Association Mimouna’s Participation in the Inaugural Workshop of the Consortium for Jewish Studies Across the Americas (CJSA)

Association Mimouna participated in the inaugural CJSA workshop, fostering exchange and collaboration in Jewish studies across the Americas.

November 20, 2025
November 2025
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The Moroccan Diaspora in Toronto: A Living Story of Memory and Coexistence

In Toronto, Association Mimouna highlighted the deep bonds connecting Moroccan Jews to their homeland through a meaningful moment of shared memory, heritage, and a living spirit of Moroccan coexistence within the diaspora.

November 11, 2025
November 2025
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Reconnecting Moroccan Jewish Youth with Their Shared Heritage and Identity

Because young people are at the heart of Association Mimouna mission, a special meeting was held with students from the Associated Hebrew Schools in Toronto, where nearly a quarter of the students are of Moroccan origin. The discussion focused on Morocco’s long history of shared life between Muslims and Jews, the values of coexistence that shaped it, and the importance of strengthening young people’s connection to Morocco not as a distant homeland, but as an integral part of their identity.

November 10, 2025
November 2025
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Honoring a Longstanding Partnership Between Mimouna and the Moroccan Jewish Community of Toronto

El Mehdi Boudra, President of the Association Mimouna , was honored by the Moroccan Jewish Community of Toronto (CJMT), reflecting a partnership built since 2012 on shared values and trust. Special thanks were extended to Mr. Simon Keslassy, head of CJMT, for embodying the Moroccan spirit of connection and coexistence within the diaspora.

November 9, 2025
November 2025
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Toronto Judeo–Moroccan Week

Two unique exhibitions brought the richness of Judeo-Moroccan heritage to Toronto.

June 8, 2025
June 2025
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27th New york sephardic jewish film festival

Association Mimouna and the American Sephardi Federation continue their decade-long partnership, bringing Moroccan perspectives and the vibrant stories of Sephardic and Mizrahi communities to the global stage.

April 23, 2025
April 2025
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Strengthening Ties with Gibraltar’s Jewish Community

Mimouna meets Gibraltar’s Jewish community to plan activities celebrating shared Moroccan

April 12, 2025
April 2025
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Bridging Jewish Heritage Across Africa

The Association engaged with Angola’s Jewish community and explored Moroccan Jewish roots in Benguela.

April 7, 2025
April 2025
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April 9, 2025

Jewish Africa conference -3rd Edition-

In partnership with the American Sephardi Federation, the Association organized the 3rd Jewish Africa Conference, bringing together African leaders and experts to celebrate and preserve Jewish heritage across the continent.

June 24, 2024
June 2024
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Sephardic Jewish Latin American Conference: Celebrating Shared Heritage and Global Connections

Held in Essaouira, the first Sephardic Jewish Latin American Conference brought together scholars, leaders, and communities to celebrate and preserve Jewish heritage across continents. Through rich discussions and meaningful tributes, the event highlighted the deep historical and cultural bonds uniting Morocco and Latin America’s Jewish diaspora.

March 26, 2024
March 2024
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Celebrating a Decade of History and Heritage in Praia

The Association Mimouna joined Cape Verde’s Minister for Communities to mark the 10th anniversary of the Jewish cemetery’s restoration — a heartfelt tribute honoring the Moroccan Jewish legacy in Cape Verde.

June 13, 2022
June 2022
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June 15, 2022

Second Edition of the Jewish Africa Conference

The second edition Jewish Africa Conference, initiated by the Association Mimouna and the American Sephardi Federation with support from OCP Group, USAID, and other partners, was held on June 13 at the Policy Center for the New South in Rabat, bringing together leaders dedicated to preserving Jewish-African heritage

May 21, 2022
May 2022
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Celebrating 60 Years of Moroccan-Canadian Relation

Association Mimouna and the Moroccan Jewish Community of Toronto organized events in Tangier and Rabat, fostering dialogue and strengthening ties between Canadians and Moroccans

April 5, 2021
April 2021
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Virtual Celebration of Mimouna with Toronto Community

Association Mimouna and the Jewish Moroccan Community of Toronto host an online event celebrating Mimouna, highlighting interfaith dialogue and Moroccan convivencia.

June 22, 2019
June 2019
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Association Mimouna Hosts Second Annual Conference on Jewish-Moroccan Cultural Heritage

In partnership with the American Sephardi Federation, Association Mimouna highlighted the Jewish Moroccan community’s cultural contributions and shared heritage with Moroccan Muslims at its second annual scholarly and cultural conference.

June 16, 2019
June 2019
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Mimouna in Rotterdam

Mimouna members had a special discussion about the history of Judaism in Morocco and the presence of Moroccan Jews with agroup of members of the Ettaouhid Association in Rotterdam.‍

April 28, 2019
April 2019
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Mimouna Interfaith Celebration Highlighting Moroccan Culture

In partnership with SHIN DC and the National Museum of African Heritage, Association Mimouna brought together Muslims and Jews for a Mimouna celebration featuring Moroccan music and traditional cuisine.

January 27, 2019
January 2019
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Jewish Africa conference -1st Edition-

In partnership with the American Sephardi Federation, Association Mimouna organized the Jewish Africa Conference. The event was an opportunity for African leaders and researchers to analyze a broad spectrum of...

November 6, 2018
November 2018
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Association Mimouna Hosts Fourth Edition of MJU in Essaouira

In partnership with the AJC, the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum and, IIBSA, Association Mimouna organized the fourth edition of the MJU in Essaouira.

April 28, 2018
April 2018
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Conference of presidents of Major American Jewish organizations

Association Mimouna announced the publication of its Holocaust Arabic curriculum and Laziza Dalil the Executive Vice President of Association Mimouna was honored at the path breaking event held by the...

June 5, 2016
June 2016
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AJC Global Forum

A delegation of the Executive Board of Association Mimouna participated in the AJC Global Forum in Washington DC, as panelists at three conferences on strengthening Judeo-Muslim relations.

May 24, 2016
May 2016
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Organisation of Visits to Major Moroccan Institutions

In the margins of the North American Conference; Association Mimouna has set up, for the prominent members of the Canadian delegation, some visits to major state institutions of the Kingdom...

May 24, 2016
May 2016
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North American Conference of the Moroccan Jewish Community

During the 23rd and 24th of May, 2016, Association Mimouna organized, in collaboration with the Sephardic Legacy Institute and the Moroccan Jewish Community of Toronto, a conference, under the High...

May 17, 2016
May 2016
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From Casablanca to NYC: an evening of Moroccan culture in the center of Jewish history

The American Jewish Committee’s young professional division ACCESS of NY, the American Sephardic Federation, and Association Mimouna came together in an effort to contribute to the launch of the bilateral...

March 17, 2016
March 2016
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Participation in the 19th editions of the New York Sephardic Film Festival

Participation of the Association Mimouna in the 19th edition of the New York Sephardic Film Festival On the 17th of March, 2016, Association Mimouna organized in partnership with The American...

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Mimouna is a Moroccan association that strives to preserve and promote the history of Morocco’s ancient Jewish community. Founded in 2007, Mimouna seeks to educate the Moroccan people about the Jewish culture and encourage harmony between Jews and Muslims.

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