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42-470: (Redirected from Tiferet Yisrael ) Tifereth Israel (Hebrew: תפארת ישראל "Glory/Splendor/Beauty of Israel") may refer to: Synagogues [ edit ] Canada [ edit ] Tiferet Israel Congregation (Toronto) , a Moroccan Orthodox synagogue in North York, Toronto, Ontario Israel [ edit ] Tiferet Yisrael Synagogue , one of

84-577: A Conservative synagogue in Port Chester, New York Ohio [ edit ] The Temple Tifereth Israel (Cleveland, Ohio) , a Reform congregation with a historic building in Cleveland and a second facility in suburban Beachwood , Ohio Venezuela [ edit ] Tiféret Israel Synagogue , a synagogue in Caracas, Venezuela Written works [ edit ] Tiferet Yisrael ,

126-758: A Conservative synagogue in Park Slope, Brooklyn Congregation Tifereth Israel (Queens, New York) (the "Home Street Synagogue"), a synagogue in Corona; the oldest synagogue in Queens Congregation Tifereth Israel (Greenport, New York) , a Liberal-Conservative synagogue in Greenport, Suffolk County Congregation Tifereth Yehuda Veyisroel , a historic synagogue in Kerhonkson, New York Congregation Kneses Tifereth Israel ,

168-665: A building or structure in Ontario is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . This article about a synagogue or other Jewish place of worship in Canada is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Moroccan Jews Moroccan Jews ( Arabic : اليهود المغاربة , romanized :  al-Yahūd al-Maghāriba Hebrew : יהודים מרוקאים , romanized :  Yehudim Maroka'im ) are Jews who live in or are from Morocco . Moroccan Jews constitute an ancient community dating to Roman times. Jews began immigrating to

210-657: A commentary on the Mishnah written by Israel Lipschitz [REDACTED] Topics referred to by the same term This disambiguation page lists articles about synagogues with the same or similar names. If an internal link referred you to this page, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended airport article, if one exists. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Tifereth_Israel&oldid=1254561484 " Category : Synagogue disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Articles containing Hebrew-language text Short description

252-446: A high degree of endogamy and were part of a larger Ashkenazi and Sephardic Jewish group. By principal component analysis, these North African groups were orthogonal to contemporary populations from North and South Morocco, Western Sahara, Tunisia, Libya, and Egypt. Thus, this study is compatible with the history of North African Jews—founding during Classical Antiquity with proselytism of local populations, followed by genetic isolation with

294-403: A literal translation of Hebrew : חמין "hot"), also called dfina ( دفينة "buried"). There's also a kosher version of pastilla . Special foods are prepared for holidays, like the post-Passover Mimouna celebration, which features sweet delicacies and symbolic treats such as the mofletta , a sweet pancake served with butter and honey. Mahia , an aperitivo distilled from dates or figs,

336-471: A mostly Sephardic identity. The immigration of Moroccan Jews to Israel has occurred throughout the centuries of Jewish history . Moroccan Jews built the first self-made neighborhood outside the walls of Jerusalem ( Mahane Israel ) in 1867, as well as the first modern neighborhoods in Tel Aviv, Haifa and Tiberias. At its peak in the 1950s, Morocco's Jewish population was about 250,000-350,000, but due to

378-727: A protected religious minority distinct from the Muslim majority, and were prevented from participating in certain activities. However, dhimmis such as Jews were tolerated, following the Pact of Umar in the 7th century, unlike the policy of intolerance that Christians practiced toward Jews in the Europe of that time. The sultans restricted Jews to the mellahs, in what most see as an attempt to ostracize them and keep them from being exposed to insurgents; The sultans also, however, wanted Jews to be protected for political reasons, as an attack on minorities

420-549: A variety of reasons. Some have emigrated for religious reasons, some faced persecution, and others left for better economic prospects than they faced in post-colonial Morocco . With every Arab-Israeli war, tensions between Arabs and Jews would rise, sparking more Jewish emigration. By the time of the Yom Kippur War in 1973, the majority of Morocco's Jewish population had emigrated. As a protectorate of France, parts of Morocco were heavily influenced by French culture, while

462-524: Is also unique among Sephardic customs. The Moroccan nusach has many unique components but has also incorporated numerous Ashkenazic customs due to the country's proximity and exposure to Europe. Some customs of the Moroccan nusach include: Moroccan Jews have held important positions in the Makhzen throughout their history . André Azoulay currently serves as an advisor to Muhammad VI of Morocco . In

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504-406: Is believed in Moroccan tradition to protect the couple from demons. The grandmother covers the henna, a dough-like paste produced by mixing crushed henna plant leaves with water, in order to lock in body heat and generate a richer color. Normally, the henna will dye skin orange for up to two weeks. In Moroccan folklore, the bride is exempt of her household duties until the henna completely fades. After

546-525: Is celebrated by many Moroccan Jews on the night following the last day of Passover. It has spread to be an almost national holiday in Israel where it is particularly prevalent in cities where there is a large concentration of Moroccan Jews like Ashdod, Ashkelon and Natanya. Many Rabanim have passed through and sojourned in Morocco leaving behind great influence. In 2008, a project to preserve Moroccan Torah and

588-401: Is closely tied to social and religious events, particularly Shabbat and holiday meals, and includes dishes such as couscous and tagine . The cuisine reflects influences from Arab , Berber , French and Spanish traditions, with an emphasis on spices, herbs, and vegetables. One of the most famous dishes of Moroccan Jewish cuisine is the traditional sabbath meal: skhina ( سخينة ,

630-502: Is currently broadcast in both English and French. The observer of a typical Moroccan Jewish prayer service will note the presence of Oriental motifs in the melodies. However, unlike the tunes of Eastern rites (Syrian, Iraqi, etc.), which were influenced by Middle Eastern sounds, Moroccan Jewish religious tunes have a uniquely Andalusian feel. Furthermore, just as Eastern liturgical melodies are organized into Maqams, Moroccan liturgy can be classified by Noubas. The Moroccan prayer rite itself

672-400: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Tiferet Israel Congregation (Toronto) Tiferet Israel Congregation follows Moroccan Jewish tradition. Regular services are held during the week, on Shabbat , and on Jewish holidays. The synagogue contains a sanctuary on the main floor with separate seating for men and for women, and in

714-496: Is traditionally associated with Morocco's Jewish community. Traditional Henna parties usually take place within the week before a special occasion, such as a wedding, Bnei Mitzvah , or baby showers. During pre-wedding Henna parties, the Matriarch of the family (often the grandmother) smudges henna in the palm of the bride and groom to symbolically bestow the new couple with good health, fertility, wisdom, and security. The henna

756-648: The Andalusian classical music and introduced it into their Liturgical music . In his book "Jews of Andalusia and the Maghreb" on the musical traditions in Jewish societies of North Africa, Haim Zafrani writes: " In Spain and Morocco, Jews were ardent maintainers of Andalusian music and the zealous guardians of its old traditions .... " Moroccan Jewish cuisine blends local Moroccan flavors, culinary traditions from Jewish migrants, and kosher dietary laws . The cuisine

798-550: The Crémieux Decree . Algerian Jews were granted right of passage to France, and this only furthered the desire of Moroccan Jews to embrace French culture to the extent of the Algerian Jews. During the Moroccan struggle for independence in the 1950s, several promises were made to ensure equal rights to the Jewish community in a future independent Morocco, in part due to lobbying efforts of Moroccan nationalists in

840-527: The Ethnological Museum of Berlin . Most Jews in Morocco lived in desolate areas during the late 1930s. This was in part due to increased taxation by the French protectorate. In 1936, Léon Blum , a Jewish man, was appointed as prime minister of France. This gave some Moroccan Jews hope that they may be able to become French citizens at some point, as Algerian Jews gained French citizenship with

882-837: The expulsion of Jews mandated by the Alhambra Decree , many Sephardi Jews migrated from al-Andalus to the Maghreb as refugees fleeing the inquisition in Spain and Portugal . They are referred to as the Megorashim , while the Jews already in Morocco are referred to as the Toshavim . Many Sephardic Jews settled in Fez and Marrakesh . In the following centuries, Conversos who had been banished to Iberian colonial possessions in

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924-675: The migration of Moroccan Jews to Israel and other nations, including Operation Yachin from 1961 to 1964, this number has been reduced to approximately 2,250. The vast majority of Moroccan Jews now live in Israel , where they constitute the second-largest Jewish community, approximately half a million. Other communities are found in France , Canada , Spain , the United States and South America , mainly in Venezuela , Brazil and Argentina . The affection and respect between Jews and

966-413: The 20th century, there were a number of prominent Moroccan Jewish Communists including Léon Sultan , Elie Azagury , Abraham Serfaty , and Sion Assidon . In the words of Emily Gottreich, "although the [ Moroccan Communist Party ] welcomed everyone, it held special appeal for urban educated elite; almost all of Morocco’s prominent Jewish intellectuals joined the party at one time or another." All ten of

1008-615: The Americas and the Atlantic reclaimed their Judaism and also resettled in Morocco. In the mid 19th century, Moroccan Jews started migrating from the interior of the country to coastal cities such as Essaouira , Mazagan , Asfi , and later Casablanca for economic opportunity, participating in trade with Europeans and the development of those cities. The Alliance Israélite Universelle opened its first school in Tetuan in 1862. After

1050-554: The Ancient Israelites from the Biblical times . In the case of Ashkenazi and Sephardi Jews (in particular Moroccan Jews), who are apparently closely related, the minority non-Levantine component of their DNA is southern European . Genetic research shows that about 27% of Moroccan Jews descend from one female ancestor. Analysis of mitochondrial DNA of the Jewish populations of North Africa (Morocco, Tunisia, Libya)

1092-735: The Ashkenazi and North African Jews of European mitochondrial DNA pools, but differences between both of these of the diaspora and Jews from the Middle East. In a 2012 study by Campbell et al., however, the Moroccan/Algerian, Djerban/Tunisian and Libyan subgroups of North African Jewry were found to demonstrate varying levels of Middle Eastern (40-42%), European (37-39%) and North African ancestry (20-21%), with Moroccan and Algerian Jews tending to be genetically closer to each other than to Djerban Jews and Libyan Jews. According to

1134-907: The Kingdom of Morocco is still palpable. Every year rabbis and community leaders across the world are invited for the Throne Celebration held every 30 July in Rabat. During the celebration in 2014, Rabbi Haim A. Moryoussef of Canada dedicated his book "Le Bon Oeil - Ben Porath Yossef" to the King Mohammed VI and offered him a handwritten blessing on parchment wishing him a healthy, long and successful life. Moroccan Jews constitute an ancient community with possible origins dating back to before 70 CE. Concrete evidence of Jewish presence in Morocco becomes apparent in late antiquity , with Hebrew epitaphs and menorah -decorated lamps discovered in

1176-609: The Roman city of Volubilis , and the remains of a synagogue dating to the third century CE. In accordance with the norms of the Islamic legal system, Moroccan Jews had separate legal courts pertaining to "personal law" under which communities (Muslim sharia , Christian Canon law and Jewish halakha law-abiding) were allowed to rule themselves under their own system. During the Late Middle Ages , and particularly after

1218-720: The United States. A small community of around 2,000–2,500 Jews live in Morocco today. However, in a rapidly increasing trend, young men from the community are emigrating to Israel and France. As of 2017, according to The Economist , "No Arab country has gone to the lengths of Morocco to revive its Jewish heritage." The country has restored 110 synagogues and has the Arab world ’s only Jewish museum . More than 50,000 Israelis visit Morocco annually. The Jewish quarters in Morocco were called mellahs . Jews in Morocco were considered dhimmis under Muslim law, meaning that they were

1260-548: The basement there is a kitchen and a room for luncheons, festive meals, and parties. The congregation was established in 1965 in the Bathurst and Wilson area by recent newcomers to Toronto from Morocco. The lot at 756 Sheppard Avenue West was purchased on November 24, 1978. A groundbreaking ceremony was held in May 1988, and on September 5, 1988 an inauguration ceremony marked the completion of construction. This article about

1302-472: The bride and groom are blessed with the henna, the guests also spread henna on their palms to bring good luck. Although most Moroccan Jews tend to dress in styles of their adopted countries, traditional Moroccan clothing is sometimes worn during celebrations ( Mimouna , weddings, Bar Mitzvas, etc.) or even during more intimate gatherings, such as Shabbat dinner. Men usually wear a white jellaba ( jellabiya ) cloak while women wear more ornate kaftans . Mimouna

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1344-659: The establishment of the State of Israel in 1948, and due to domestic strife in the 1950s, the next several decades saw waves of Jewish emigration to Israel, France and Canada. Shay Hazkani found that of the 20,000 who performed aliyah in 1948-1949, 1,000 served in the IDF, of which 70% wished to return home. Only 6% managed to do so, given various bureaucratic obstacles like the Israeli confiscation of their passports and Moroccan resistance to their repatriation. Moroccan Jews emigrated for

1386-558: The founding members of the Israeli Black Panthers —a short-lived 1970-1971 protest movement that worked against "ethnic discrimination and the 'socioeconomic gap,'" a group inspired by anti-Zionist university students—were children of Moroccan immigrants. Mordechai Vanunu , a whistleblower who revealed information on Israel's nuclear weapons program and was later abducted by Mossad in Rome and incarcerated in Israel,

1428-753: The most outstanding synagogues in the Old City of Jerusalem in the 19th and 20th centuries, destroyed during the 1948 Arab-Israeli War and left in ruins. As of 2019, it is being rebuilt. United States [ edit ] California [ edit ] Sephardic Temple Tifereth Israel , a Sephardic synagogue in Los Angeles, California Maryland [ edit ] Congregation Tiferes Yisroel , an Orthodox synagogue in Baltimore, Maryland New York [ edit ] Congregation Tifereth Israel (Brooklyn, New York) (the "Park Slope Jewish Center"),

1470-548: The region as early as 70 CE. They were later met by a second wave of migrants from the Iberian Peninsula in the period which immediately preceded and followed the issuing of the 1492 Alhambra Decree , when Jews were expelled from Spain , and soon afterward, from Portugal . This second wave of immigrants changed Moroccan Jewry , which largely embraced the Andalusian Sephardic liturgy , to switch to

1512-489: The same is true of the portions of the country that belonged to Spain. Traditionally, the Jews were classified as being French-Moroccan or Spanish-Moroccan depending on where in Morocco they lived, and remnants of these classifications can be felt today. These differences are reflected in language, foods, last names and even liturgy. Early photographs of Moroccan Jewish families, taken in the early 20th century by German explorer and photographer Hermann Burchardt , are now held at

1554-416: The study: "distinctive North African Jewish population clusters with proximity to other Jewish populations and variable degrees of Middle Eastern, European, and North African admixture. Two major subgroups were identified by principal component, neighbor joining tree, and identity-by-descent analysis—Moroccan/Algerian and Djerban/Libyan—that varied in their degree of European admixture. These populations showed

1596-507: The words of its Ḥakhamim was initiated. DarkeAbotenou.com was created by a few members of the Toronto Sephardic Community; devoting their time and effort to increasing global awareness of the customs and laws that Jews of Morocco live with every day. Daily emails are sent in both English and French containing the customs, laws, and traditional liturgy of both the French and Spanish parts of Morocco. This daily publication

1638-572: Was born in Marrakesh . In Israel, many Moroccan Jews have risen to prominence in politics such as Amir Peretz , Orly Levy , Arye Deri , Miri Regev and Naama Lazimi . Over the years, the Moroccan Jews' DNA was examined and studied by numerous studies, the general image of it showed that in terms of Y-DNA it was mainly from the same Levantine source as the vast majority of the world's Jewry, meaning that they too are descendants of

1680-399: Was not a ghetto and was not structured in a way similar to Jewish quarters in Europe. By the 1900s, most Moroccan cities had a mellah . Moroccan Jewry has developed as a hybrid of the many cultures that have shaped Morocco itself, namely Jewish, Arab, Amazigh, French and Spanish. Even before the arrival of Sephardi Jews to Morocco, Moroccan Jews performed and developed the traditions of

1722-567: Was seen as an attack on the Sultan's power. The Sultans thus restricted Jews to the mellahs for their safety, as well as to protect the Sultans' rulings from being tested by insurgents. The word mellah is similar to the Hebrew word for salt, melach (מלח); it refers to the salty, marshy area to which the Jews of Northern Morocco were originally transferred and where they gathered. The mellah

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1764-593: Was the subject of further detailed study in 2008 by Doron Behar et al. The analysis concludes that Jews from this region do not share the haplogroups of the mitochondrial DNA haplogroups (M1 and U6) that are typical of the North African Berber and Arab populations. Behar et al. conclude that it is unlikely that North African Jews have significant Arab, or Berber admixture, "consistent with social restrictions imposed by religious restrictions," or endogamy . This study also found genetic similarities between

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