“Hiloula” season in Taroudant… Strengthening ties between Moroccan Jews around the world
This article was automatically translated from HIBAPRESS, the Arabic version:
This article was automatically translated from HIBAPRESS, the Arabic version:
Heba Press – Abdel Latif Baraka
Religious celebrations organized on various occasions are an integral part of the life of human societies, as these celebrations contribute to strengthening spiritual and social bonds between individuals.
One of the most important of these occasions is the “Hiloula”, which the Jewish community celebrates each year in Morocco, notably at the shrine of Rabbi “David Ben Baruch” (also known as “Agzo Nabamo”) located in the Tanzirt community of Taroudant. province. This religious season is considered an important occasion not only for Moroccan Jews, but also for many Jews in various parts of the world.
Date and location of the celebration: The tomb of Rabbi “David Ben Baruch”
The “Hiloula” season takes place each year at the shrine of Rabbi David Ben Baruch, considered a prominent religious figure in Jewish history in Morocco. The shrine is located in Tanzirt, a historic region rich in religious and cultural symbolism for the Kingdom’s Jewish community. This place has become a destination for visitors from Morocco and various parts of the world, so believers flock there to celebrate this great spiritual season which brings them together in recitation of supplications, remembrance and prayer to God.
“Hiloula” is seen as an opportunity to strengthen ties between Moroccan Jews at home and abroad, as they gather under one roof to worship, meditate and invoke, reflecting the unity of this community despite its dispersion in various parts of the world.
“Hiloula” celebrations: a spiritual and cultural gathering
The religious season of Hiloula is not just a religious occasion, but rather a major cultural and social event that attracts Jews from around the world. This year’s annual celebration, on Wednesday, January 1, saw distinguished participation, as senior Moroccan officials took part, including the governor of the Souss-Massa region, the governor of Taroudant province and a number of personalities military and civilian.
The ceremony was marked by spirituality and supplication to God to protect King Mohammed VI and his royal family. The souls of the late Kings Mohammed V and Hassan II were also prayed for, in moments that embodied the deep belief in the spiritual connection between Jews. community and the Kingdom of Morocco.
In a statement to the media, Albert El Maleh, head of the shrine of Rabbi David Ben Baruch, confirmed that Moroccan Jews continue to flock to this pure place to celebrate the season of Hiloula, where they recite Jewish supplications and remembrances and celebrate this religious occasion for several days. This celebration is not only an opportunity for Moroccan Jews to express their deep faith, but it is also a time to strengthen bonds between individuals and families who may have been separated by immigration.
The importance of this season in strengthening ties between Jews in various parts of the world
The Hilola season is considered an important occasion to revive ties between members of the Jewish community from different parts of the world.
Jews living abroad, particularly in European and American countries, wish to participate in these spiritual celebrations in Morocco, as they are part of a large network of Jewish communities that seek to preserve their religious and spiritual traditions.
On the other hand, these celebrations reflect the connection of the Moroccan Jewish community with its roots in their homeland, which strengthens the sense of belonging and strengthens relationships between community members from different countries.
This annual gathering is also an opportunity to exchange religious and cultural experiences and traditions, as well as to highlight the importance that the Kingdom of Morocco attaches to the protection of religious and cultural diversity on its territory, which reflects the image civilized Kingdom in the promotion of religious tolerance.
The interaction of the Jewish community with Moroccan society
The Hiloula season in Morocco is not only an occasion for the Jewish community, but it is also an event that reflects the interaction of Jews with Moroccan society in general.
The celebrations saw the presence of government and civil figures of various orientations, reflecting the mutual respect between Muslims and Jews in Morocco.
These interactions are part of the religious and cultural values shared between the two peoples, and are an expression of Morocco’s capacity to maintain peaceful coexistence between different religions and sects.
The Hiloula season at the shrine of Rabbi David Ben Baruch represents an important religious and cultural event in the life of the Jewish community, contributing to the strengthening of ties between Moroccan Jews in various parts of the world.
This event is not limited to being a moment of worship and supplication, but it also represents a symbol of coexistence and cooperation between the different components of Moroccan society, and reflects the renewed image of Morocco as an example of religious tolerance and of cultural dialogue.
