The Jewish Days Of Tangier 2023 were a resounding success, highlighting the cultural and historical heritage of Tangier’s Jews. Organised under the aegis of the Ministry of Youth, Culture and Communication, in partnership with the AJM Association – Friends of Moroccan Judaism – and the Lorin Foundation, the event captivated a public eager to discover the tangible and intangible heritage of this community.
Programme
Day 1 – Thursday, 8 June 2023
- 15:30-16:00: Opening ceremony with speeches and words of welcome.
- 16.00-17.00: Screening of the film “Muito Amor” followed by a debate and a photo exhibition.
- 17:00-18:00: Lecture on “The saga of Jewish Moroccans in Amazonia” by Cyril Aslanov, University Professor.
- 5.30pm-5.45pm: Coffee/tea break.
Day 2 – Friday, 9 June 2023
- 10:30-15:30: Tour of Asilah, including the Kahal synagogue, the mikveh, the Jewish oven and hammam and the cemetery, followed by lunch on site.
- 16:30-17:30: Conference on “The wealth of the Amazon, a key factor in the development of Tangier” by Philippe Lorin, Chairman of the Lorin Foundation.
- 17:45-18:45: Lecture: “Eugène Delacroix et les heures juives de Tanger” Lucette Heller, University Professor.
Day 3 – Saturday, 10 June 2023
- 7.00-10.00 pm: Closing evening with a concert of Andalusian music by singer Sarah Ariche.
- Buffet and cocktail reception hosted by the Regional Council.
Over the course of these memorable days, participants had the opportunity to take part in guided tours of Tangier’s emblematic synagogues, attend fascinating lectures on the history of Moroccan Jews in Amazonia and discover little-known aspects of Sephardic culture. Film screenings, photo exhibitions, traditional Shabbat lunches and festive evenings punctuated this emotionally-charged festival. The closing evening, held in the ‘Ryad Salam’ auditorium, featured a spellbinding concert of Andalusian music, headlined by the talented Sarah Ariche.
Guests were also able to savour the delights of a buffet offered by the Regional Council, bringing these moments of sharing and discovery to a fitting close. The Jewish Days of Tangier revealed the richness and diversity of the Jewish-Moroccan heritage, strengthening the ties between the different communities and helping to preserve this unique cultural identity.
A big thank you to all the participants, partners and organisers for making this an unforgettable event.
Au cours de ces journées mémorables, les participants ont eu l’opportunité de participer à des visites commentées des synagogues emblématiques de Tanger, d’assister à des conférences fascinantes sur l’histoire des juifs marocains en Amazonie et de découvrir des aspects méconnus de la culture sépharade. Des projections de films, des expositions de photos, des déjeuners traditionnels du Chabbat et des soirées festives ont rythmé ce festival riche en émotions. La soirée de clôture, qui s’est déroulée dans la salle de spectacle du “Ryad Salam”, a été marquée par un concert envoûtant de musique andalouse, avec la talentueuse Sarah Ariche en vedette.
Les convives ont également pu savourer les délices d’un buffet offert par le Conseil régional, clôturant ainsi en beauté ces moments de partage et de découverte. Les Jewish Days Of Tangier ont su révéler toute la richesse et la diversité de l’héritage judéo-marocain, renforçant ainsi les liens entre les différentes communautés et contribuant à la préservation de cette identité culturelle unique.
Un grand merci à tous les participants, partenaires et organisateurs pour avoir fait de cette édition un événement inoubliable.
