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Cimetière Israélite de Ben M’Sik à Casablanca.

Captured 2025-11-22

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Cimetière Israélite de Ben M’Sik à Casablanca.

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This webpage is a comprehensive digital database for the Jewish Cemetery of Casablanca (Cimetière Israélite de Casablanca - Ben M'Sik), serving as a searchable memorial record system for burials at this historic Moroccan Jewish cemetery. The primary purpose is to preserve and provide access to burial records, allowing visitors to search through an extensive collection of 11,176 documented graves using various sorting options including alphabetical listings, display preferences (10, 20, or 50 results per page), and sorting by name, first name, section number, or position within the cemetery. The search results displayed on this page show detailed burial records primarily for individuals with the surname ABBOU, spanning from the late 19th century through the 1980s. Each entry contains comprehensive information including the deceased's full name, gender, maiden name (for women), birth and death dates in both Gregorian and Hebrew calendars, age at death, cemetery section number, and specific grave location coordinates. Notable entries include Benyamine ABBOU, who served as President of the Midelt Community and died in 1970, and several family members buried across different sections of the cemetery. Some records note deteriorated inscriptions marked as "ILLISIBLE" (illegible), highlighting the preservation challenges faced by this historic burial ground. This database represents an invaluable genealogical and historical resource for the Moroccan Jewish diaspora, families researching their ancestry, and scholars studying the Jewish community of Casablanca. The meticulous documentation includes both secular and religious dating systems, reflecting the dual cultural identity of Moroccan Jewry. The cemetery itself serves as a testament to the once-thriving Jewish community of Casablanca, with burials spanning multiple generations and documenting the community's presence from the colonial period through Morocco's independence and beyond. The website appears to be part of a broader digital preservation effort, as indicated by its connection to CommunautéJuiveagadir.com, suggesting a coordinated approach to maintaining Jewish heritage sites across Morocco. The technical structure of the database, with its precise location coding system (such as "L5T33" and "H-L6T40"), indicates a well-organized physical cemetery layout that has been carefully mapped and digitized. This level of detail makes it possible for visitors to locate specific graves and serves as a crucial tool for cemetery maintenance and family visits. The inclusion of Hebrew dates alongside Gregorian ones demonstrates respect for Jewish religious traditions while making the records accessible to a broader international audience seeking to connect with their Moroccan Jewish roots.

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Cimetière Israélite de Ben M’Sik à Casablanca.. (2025, 11 22). www.cimetierejuifcasablanca.com. http://www.cimetierejuifcasablanca.com/site/recherche.php

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Domain www.cimetierejuifcasablanca.com
File Size 357 KB
Archived 2025-11-22T00:34:27.371089
Document ID #27
Languages 5 available