Language:
Hebrew
Year of publication:
2000
Titel der Quelle:
מקדם ומים
Angaben zur Quelle:
ז (תשס) 99-119
Keywords:
Jews History 1800-2000
Abstract:
Discusses two reasons for Jewish emigration from Morocco after World War II: the perception of Jews as the "Other" and unfavorable legal and social conditions. Historically, the Jews had been granted "dhimmi" status, which both protected and limited them. The Jews, many of whom were tradesmen, were seen as helpless and were therefore protected by the sultan and local rulers; however, they were often humiliated and even attacked, although this was an affront to the ruler. The low social status of Jews was similar to that of women; they were considered unclean and were separated from the Muslims, living only in areas designated for Jews. Anti-Jewish stereotypes were popular in local Muslim literature. Pogroms took place in Fez in 1907 and 1912. The situation of the Jews improved somewhat under the French protectorate, but after the establishment of Israel they were considered enemies of Morocco and most of them emigrated.
URL:
אתר את הפרסום בקטלוג המאוחד של ספריות ישראל
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