Jewish Community in UAE Prepares to Celebrate Passover
(MENAFN) As Passover approaches, the small but thriving Jewish community in the UAE is getting ready to celebrate the eight-day festival. Since the signing of the Abraham Accords in 2020, which established relations between the UAE, Bahrain, and Israel, and later Morocco, many Jews have chosen to call the UAE home and start businesses. Today, the community is flourishing, with an official synagogue, a Jewish nursery, kosher supermarkets, and a community center in the Emirates.
Thousands of Jews are expected to travel to the UAE to celebrate Passover, which commemorates the Biblical story of the Israelites' escape from slavery in Egypt. The community feels safe wearing the yarmulke, and they have become an integral part of the UAE’s ethnic mosaic.
Ross Kriel, one of the founders of the Jewish community in the UAE, says that celebrating Passover in Dubai is always a powerful experience. He believes that the festival has added relevance in the UAE because it is a celebration of spiritual freedom. Kriel moved to the UAE from South Africa about a decade ago and has witnessed the community's growth during his time in the country.
While there is no official data on the size of the Jewish community in the UAE, Kriel estimates that it is in the thousands. He believes that the community has tripled in size over the past five years, a testament to the welcoming atmosphere and opportunities available in the UAE.
The Jewish community's presence in the UAE is a significant development, given the region's history and the conflicts that have plagued it in the past. The UAE's embrace of the Jewish community as part of its ethnic mosaic is a sign of progress and a step towards greater interfaith understanding and cooperation in the region.
In conclusion, the Jewish community in the UAE is gearing up to celebrate Passover, a festival that holds special significance for them. With the community's growth and the UAE's welcoming attitude, the celebration of Passover in the country is a powerful experience that highlights the progress made towards greater interfaith understanding and cooperation in the region.
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