The Real Reason Morocco’s Jews Left

Morocco was once home to the largest Jewish community in the Arab world. From thriving mellahs and rich traditions to secret escape routes and Mossad rescue missions, the story of Moroccan Jews is one of resilience, identity, and exile. Why did nearly 250,000 Jews leave a country many once called home? And how did Morocco’s Jews help shape modern Israel while preserving a culture that still lives on today?

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