Octobre 2023:
The Moroccan Jewish University 2023, organized by Mimouna Association, was a remarkable event that brought together over 35 youth from the Mellah of Rabat. This activity, which has been organized by Mimouna since 2015, aimed to educate the participants about the diversity and the togetherness of Essaouira. The youth had the opportunity to attend a Sufi celebration at the Zaouiya Kadiriya, where they experienced the rich spiritual and cultural heritage of this Islamic Mystic school. They also had meaningful conversations with Ms. Ghita Rabouli, the director of Bayt Dakira, learning about the history of coexistence and the importance of safeguarding the heritage. Visiting the synagogue of Rav. Haim Pinto Hagadol, the participants were moved by the story shared by Malika, the Muslim guard who inherited the mission of preserving the Jewish sites of Essaouira from her father. Through this activity, the youth of the Mellah of Rabat gained valuable insights, asked thought-provoking questions, and pondered on initiatives that could be implemented in their own community. This event was made possible through the collaborative efforts of the Mimouna Association and The American Sephardi Federation, as part of the “rebuilding our homes” initiative funded by USAID.
