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The AJC-Mimouna Michael Sachs Fellowship for Emerging Leaders is a joint partnership between ACCESS, American Jewish Committee’s young professional division, and the Association Mimouna, is a six-month program focused on expanding understanding of Jewish culture in North Africa and Moroccan culturein Israel, and building on the resumed diplomatic ties between the two countries to promote more robust people-to-people engagement in the Middle East and North Africa. The Sachs Fellowship hosts virtual meetings to study topics of mutual concern, including the history of Jewish life in Morocco, Arab perspectives on the Holocaust, the role of religion in conflict and its resolution, and storytelling as a tool for diplomacy. The Moroccan,American, and Israeli Fellows build upon their virtual experiences throughout a ten-day mission to Morocco and Israel with regular dialogue regarding their unique identities, policy priorities, and personal interests.
Virtual Session Highlights Include:
• Bridge-building and Partnership
• 2,500 Years of History: An Overview of Jewish Heritage in Morocco
• Religion and the Role of Peacemaking
• The Holocaust in North Africa
• Diplomacy and Storytelling
• The Future of Arab-Jewish Relations in the 21st Century
Every event we organize, every food basket we deliver, and every dialogue circle we lead is made possible by engaged allies. From student volunteers to global donors, a vibrant community stands behind Mimouna’s mission.
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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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