Cape Verde Jewish Heritage Project

Cape Verde lists Jewish cemeteries as heritage sites

Sites in Cape Verde may eventually be marked as part of a Jewish heritage circuit.

August 6, 2017 6:58 am

Moroccan king funding preservation of Cape Verde Jewish heritage — but to what end?

King Mohammed VI of Morocco is paying for the restoration of Jewish heritage sites on the island of Cape Verde, part of an effort that his Jewish adviser says reflects the king’s recognition of Jewish influence on his country’s culture. Some speculate he has other motives.

May 13, 2013 4:09 pm

Jewish burial site restored off African coast

PRAIA, Cape Verde (JTA) — A Jewish burial plot in the island state of Cape Verde was rededicated with help from the king of Morocco. About 100 people attended the rededication ceremony Thursday. “The support of King Mohammed VI to this project is representative of Morocco’s attachment to the preservation of its patrimony — Arab, […]

May 3, 2013 11:46 pm

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Cape Verde Jewish Heritage Project

Cape Verde lists Jewish cemeteries as heritage sites

Moroccan king funding preservation of Cape Verde Jewish heritage — but to what end?

Jewish burial site restored off African coast

Morocco king co-funds renovation of Cape Verde Jewish burial site

Cape Verde lists Jewish cemeteries as heritage sites

Moroccan king funding preservation of Cape Verde Jewish heritage — but to what end?

Jewish burial site restored off African coast

Morocco king co-funds renovation of Cape Verde Jewish burial site

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