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Jews in Gulf joint for unique Selichot gathering
MANAMA, Bahrain – The Association of Gulf Jewish Communities (AGJC), the people-to-people network of Jewish communities from the Gulf...
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Middle East Center for Reporting an Analysis
Aug 8, 20212 min read
Chief Rabbinate in UAE has special prayer for one year anniv. of Abraham Accords
According to a statement the Chief Rabbinate of the UAE has put out a unique prayer on the anniversary of the Abraham Accords...
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Middle East Center for Reporting an Analysis
Jun 1, 20212 min read
Memorializing the Holocaust in the UAE
An important event in the UAE took place in May 2021 that illustrates the spotlight the UAE is giving to tolerance, coexistence and...
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Israel Gulf Report
Apr 25, 20212 min read
Unique Lag B'Omer and Iftar dinner will be celebrated together
On Thursday April 29 in the evening, Ambassador Sheikh Abdulla Rashed Al Khalifa, Bahrain’s Ambassador to the US, will be joined by UAE...
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Israel Gulf Report
Apr 20, 20214 min read
UAE Inaugurates New Initiative to Upgrade Kosher In-Flight Catering
By MICHAEL SUSSMAN A year ago, it would have been impossible to imagine that the national airline of a Muslim Arab country would aspire...
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Middle East Center for Reporting an Analysis
Apr 8, 20212 min read
Outpouring of commemoration for Yom HaShoah (Holocaust remembrance) in the Gulf
An outpouring of events and commemorations on Yom HaShoah in the Gulf illustrates the growing recognition of the Holocaust and striving...
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Israel Gulf Report
Apr 8, 20212 min read
Ambassador Houda Nonoo showcases renovated synagogue in Bahrain
"It’s my pleasure to invite you to the recently renovated House of Ten Commandments (our synagogue in Manama, Bahrain). This is the...
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Israel Gulf Report
Apr 2, 20211 min read
Historic commemoration of Yom HaShoah
A historic commemoration of Yom HaShoah will take place on Thursday, April 8. It will feature Emily Judd, Thoufeek Zakriya and Fatema...
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Israel Gulf Report
Apr 1, 20213 min read
Passover in the Arabian Desert - Many Historical Firsts
By MICHAEL SUSSMAN For the first night of Passover, a small group gathered at the Arabian Nights Village, a Bedouin Camp in the United...
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Middle East Center for Reporting an Analysis
Mar 15, 20213 min read
The AGJC has arranged for the shipment of nearly 650 pounds of matzah to Gulf
The Association of Gulf Jewish Communities (AGJC), the people-to-people network of Jewish communities from the Gulf Cooperation Council...
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Middle East Center for Reporting an Analysis
Mar 3, 20212 min read
Bahrain makes unique kippah
During last week's unprecedented Purim event hosted by the AGJC a series of unique Bahraini Kippahs were on display. Ambassador Houda...
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Middle East Center for Reporting an Analysis
Feb 22, 20212 min read
Association of Gulf Jewish Communities prepares for a unique Purim
A unique Purim will take place in the Gulf. Coming in the wake of the unprecedented foundation of the Association of Gulf Jewish...
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Middle East Center for Reporting an Analysis
Feb 15, 20214 min read
Coming together, Jews form Association of Gulf Jewish Communities
The new Association of Gulf Jewish Communities is expected to be a place for Jews to come together from the Gulf countries. A statement...
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Israel Gulf Report
Dec 20, 20202 min read
Israel's Sephardi Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef visits UAE Jewish community
A major visit by Israeli Sephardi Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef is an important milestone in the new relations between Israel and the UAE and...
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Israel Gulf Report
Dec 15, 20205 min read
Ellie Cohanim discusses coexistence and decrease in antisemitism in wake of Abraham Accords
Ellie Cohanim is the Deputy Special Envoy to Combat Anti-Semitism. She has been in the UAE over the weekend of December 11 and held...
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Middle East Center for Reporting an Analysis
Dec 14, 20202 min read
Meet the Jewish community leaders of the UAE: A look back
The Jewish community of the UAE was small for many years but it had some organizational umbrellas. Now with the Abraham Accords there is...
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Israel Gulf Report
Dec 11, 20203 min read
Unprecedented, historic Hanukkah celebrations in Dubai bookend week of important meetings, events
Unprecedented and historic Hanukkah celebrations began in Dubai on December 10. The celebrations continued into Friday as Shabbat set in....
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Israel Gulf Report
Dec 11, 20201 min read
King Hamad Global Centre wishes Happy Hanukkah
The King Hamad Global Centre wished a Happy Hanukkah to people this week as the first night of the holiday began. It is part of the...
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Israel Gulf Report
Dec 11, 20204 min read
What Does Nebi Samuel Have To Do With Hanukkah?
Photos and text by MATT CHURCHILL As one drives out of Jerusalem heading northwest, a massive fortress can be seen dominating the...
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Israel Gulf Report
Dec 7, 20206 min read
MOU: Heritage Center for Middle East and North Africa Jewry and Crossroads of Civilizations Museum
A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between The Heritage Center for Middle East and North Africa Jewry in Jerusalem, Israel and The...
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