Long before anyone accused Jews of being “colonizers,” Arab empires reshaped the Middle East through one of the largest imperial expansions in history. In less than a century, Arab-Muslim armies seized territory from Spain to Persia—outpacing even the Roman Empire and absorbing dozens of ancient civilizations along the way. Under this system, non-Muslims became dhimmis, forced to pay the jizya tax and live as second-class subjects. Copts, Assyrians, Berbers, Persians, Armenians, and Jews were al

Zionism wasn’t just a European story. At the First Zionist Congress in 1897, Jews from North Africa, the Middle East, and the Caucasus stood shoulder to shoulder with European delegates. From Algerian and Moroccan Jews, to Mountain Jews from Azerbaijan, Georgian Jews, and even Jerusalem-born Iraqi Jews — Jewish communities across continents backed the dream of returning home. Because Zionism isn’t a foreign import. It’s a movement rooted in 3,000 years of Jewish history in the Land of Israel. Be

Moroccan Jews set the Israeli flag ablaze in a compelling protest against the ongoing aggression in Gaza in yesterday’s demonstration in front of the Parliament. Demonstrating solidarity with Palestine, the Moroccan youth from the Jewish community ignited the Israeli flag, signifying their connection and support for the people in Gaza. Amidst enthusiastic applause and encouragement from fellow Moroccans, they made a powerful statement, expressing their stance against the ongoing aggression in Ga

The special and unique way that Moroccan Jews celebrate Passover! #passover #pesach #moroccan #jewish #jews #israel #history #arabic | National Library of Israel

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