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Jewish Weddings Around the World: A Global Celebration
From Moroccan henna nights to Yemenite bridal jewelry, from Persian sofreh tables to the Ashkenazi hora — Jewish weddings around the world share a common core but express it through dazzlingly diverse cultural traditions.
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Jews of Morocco: A Rich and Ancient Heritage
The story of Moroccan Jewry spans more than two thousand years — from ancient Berber roots to the mellah, royal protection during World War II, and the bittersweet exodus of the twentieth century.
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Judeo-Arabic: The Lost Language of Millions
For over a millennium, millions of Jews spoke Judeo-Arabic — Arabic written in Hebrew script. Maimonides wrote in it. Entire communities lived in it. Now it is nearly gone.
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