A kosher paradise: Traveling as an observant Jew in Dubai
The Emiratis have a high sense of customer service and think of everything.
Jewish Life in the Gulf
'UN must recognize Jews from Middle East countries as refugees'
"It’s impossible that the UN continues with its hypocrisy in budgeting billions for 'Palestinian refugees' but won’t recognize the hundreds and thousands of Jews who were murdered and whose property was plundered in Arab countries," says Israeli Ambassador to the UN Gilad Erdan.
Who will be next to normalize relations with Israel?
This sensitive question occupies many Jews in the Persian Gulf. Jews from Kuwait say, "The Kuwaiti public isn’t anti-Israel, it has no problem with Jews." In contrast, others in the Gulf estimate that "in Qatar, Dubai’s rival, there is potential that they will sign agreements with Israel."
Are winds of change blowing across Saudi Arabia?
Small steps could lead to big things as part of genuinely striving for peace in the Middle East. "It’s already clear that other countries are in contact with Israel in an attempt to break new ground," Israeli historian says.
'It's not apartheid': Gulf influencers are shattering stigmas about Israel
The Emirati Alsharif and the Israeli Haddad, who are both Arabs, met at a Holocaust Memorial Ceremony in a Muslim country, and have been working for two years "to produce a new reality."
Morocco sees uptick in demand for Hebrew studies
With an increasing number of signs in Hebrew on the streets and markets, Hebrew courses for local tour guides, and master’s degrees in Hebrew, the holy Jewish language is apparently taking Morocco by storm.
In first, Jewish group to bring matzah-making to Gulf
The Association of Gulf Jewish Communities has also arranged for the shipment of 775 pounds of matzot to be distributed throughout Gulf Cooperation Council states, representing a nearly 20% increase as compared to Passover last year.
Jewish life in Gulf thrives as AGJC marks first anniversary
The Association of Gulf Jewish Communities is shifting its focus away from an influx of Israeli tourists and towards the more permanent future of a Jewish presence in the Gulf region.
Hebrew lessons in high demand in Gulf in wake of Abraham Accords
Yosef Bugnum el-Hamali from Abu Dhabi learns from Tel Aviv via Zoom: "When talking in Hebrew with an Israeli, the dialogue and the dynamic becomes harmonious." Isma Al-Atawi from Bahrain, with a BA in Hebrew Language and Literature, has already managed to teach 40 students from Arab countries in the academy that she founded.
Gulf Jews kick off campaign to restore Bahrain Jewish cemetery
Manama cemetery is the only Jewish burial ground still operating the Arab Gulf region.