| MUSEUM OF MOROCCAN JUDAISM OF CASABLANCA | |
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A Museum of History and Ethnography |
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| The Museum of Moroccan Judaism of
Casablanca is a museum of history and ethnography, created by the Jewish
Community of Casablanca in 1997 with the support of the Foundation of
Jewish-Moroccan Cultural Heritage. It uses world-class standards of
conservation for its national and international collections.
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Jews in the Context of Moroccan Civilization |
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| The Museum of Moroccan Judaism presents
religious, ethnographic and artistic objects that demonstrate the
history, religion, traditions and daily life of Jews in the context of
Moroccan civilization.
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Exhibits, Libraries and Seminars |
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The Museum, which covers an area of 700
square meters, is the first of its kind in the Arab world. It consists
of:
The Museum offers guided visits, sponsors seminars and conferences on Jewish-Moroccan history and culture, and organizes video and slide presentations. On special request, it organizes group visits in Arabic, French, English or Spanish. |
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| MUSEUM OF MOROCCAN JUDAISM OF CASABLANCA | |
| 81. rue chasseur Jules Gros
Casablanca-Oasis Director: Simon Levy Curator – Zhor Rehihil Telephone: (212) 22 9949 40 Fax: (212) 22 99 49 41 e-mail: museejudaismemaroc@wanadoo.net.ma
Open Monday through Friday from 10 am to 6 pm (and Sundays by appointment) Admission: 20 dh With guide: 30 dh |
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