ArabicNews.com reports that the peaceful coexistence of Arabs and Jews in Morocco proves that it can be done. The head of the Israelite Communities Council in Morocco, Serge Berdugo, believes that the Moroccan experience in “religion coexistence [sic] is an example that denies any supposed irremediable hostility.” That is a happy thought.
Perhaps further proof is the Feast of Mimouna. To celebrate the conclusion of Passover, Moroccan Jews set a beautiful table to welcome back the chametz, often inviting their Muslim neighbors, who in turn bring more food. (Mmm, those Sephardim really know how to party. We just ordered pizza.)
While Mimouna originated in Morocco, it has found a new incarnation in Israel as a day-after Pesach picnic. Our post-Passover pizza did seem rather uninspiring; next year we’ll take up with our Moroccan brothers and sisters.