Mendel Braun

Ahead of Shabbat 250, we take a look at some of the reasons why this milestone holds particular resonance for the nation’s 7.5 million Jews.

Mimouna is one of the most joyous celebrations on the Moroccan Jewish calendar. In Israel, it is akin to a national holiday, seen as a symbol of Moroccan Jewish heritage. Yet its origins are mysterious. While the genesis of many Jewish customs can be larg...