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Jewish Cemetery, Meknes
The Jewish Cemetery in Meknes, Morocco,
Many of the graves are built atop older ones.
History[edit]
The cemetery was founded in 1682 to serve the Jewish community living in the mellah, or Jewish quarter, of Meknes.[1]
The cemetery is 10-acres in sized and estimated to be the location of thousands of bodies.[2]
In 2010, King Mohammed VI of Morocco started a renovation program for Jewish heritage sites in his country
Authorities in Morocco completed a renovation of the historic Jewish cemetery in the city of Meknes, part of a broader overhaul of Jewish heritage sites that coincides with the country’s reestablishment of diplomatic ties with Israel. JTA^^
It was one of 160 across Morocco to benefit from a renovation program since 2010. ^^TOI
On May 19, 2022, dozens of Jews, many of whom Israelis of Moroccan heritage, made a pilgrimage to the cemetery to visit the graves of prominent rabbis buried there. The visit was conducted under heavy security.[1] However, Jews from Israel and other countries have visited Meknes for decades.[2]
Notable burials[edit]
- Raphael Berdugo[1], influential 19th century Moroccan rabbi
References[edit]
- ^ a b c Oudrhiri, Kaouthar (2022-05-21). "Moroccan Jews return to their roots with pilgrimage to Meknes". Associated Press. Times of Israel. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
- ^ a b Liphshiz, Cnaan (2022-05-23). "Moroccan authorities restore ancient Jewish cemetery of Meknes". Jewish Telegraphic Agency. Retrieved 17 July 2023.