Morocco’s ancient Synagogue reborn as heritage site
Kahal Synagogue in Asilah, Morocco, built in 1824 and recently restored to its original design, has been named a state heritage site, preserving Jewish history with features like a revived mikveh and artifacts from closed synagogues. Aaron Abikzer and Sonia Cohen Toledano led the effort, recreating the space with historical accuracy, despite Morocco’s Jewish population dropping from 300,000 in the 1950s to about 5,000 today.
Eliana Fleming
APR 8, 2025
