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Cimetière Juif de Marrakech – בית החים מרקשׁ

Captured 2025-11-22

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Cimetière Juif de Marrakech – בית החים מרקשׁ

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This webpage serves as the main portal for a comprehensive digital archive project documenting the Jewish Cemetery of Marrakech, one of the oldest Jewish burial grounds in the Maghreb region. The site is part of an ambitious initiative led by Georges Sebat to create a complete photographic census of all Jewish cemeteries throughout Morocco, representing a significant contribution to preserving Moroccan Jewish heritage and genealogical research. The project functions as both a historical preservation effort and a practical research tool for families and scholars seeking to locate and identify specific graves. The site requires user registration to access its search functionality and photographic database, with specific instructions for users to search using only single terms (either first name, last name, or date) rather than multiple criteria simultaneously. The creators acknowledge that some photographs may be missing from their collection and have dedicated a section explaining gaps in their documentation, while actively soliciting community participation to help complete their records. Beyond serving as a simple grave locator, the website aims to develop into a comprehensive resource about the prominent rabbis (Hakhamims) and notable personalities buried in this historic cemetery. The project organizers are actively seeking documentation from the community about distinguished figures from Marrakech's Jewish history, which they plan to publish on the site. This collaborative approach reflects the site's broader mission to preserve not just the physical record of the cemetery, but also the cultural memory and biographical details of those interred there. The webpage also includes contemporary Jewish religious information, featuring weekly Torah portion (Paracha) details and Shabbat times for Marrakech, indicating that the site serves not only historical researchers but also maintains relevance for Morocco's current Jewish community and those maintaining religious connections to the region. This blend of historical preservation and contemporary religious utility makes the site a valuable bridge between Morocco's Jewish past and present.

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Cimetière Juif de Marrakech – בית החים מרקשׁ. (2025, 11 22). www.cimetierejuifmarrakech.com. http://www.cimetierejuifmarrakech.com/

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Domain www.cimetierejuifmarrakech.com
File Size 671 KB
Archived 2025-11-22T00:38:11.656984
Document ID #29
Languages 5 available