The Moroccan Jews of the Amazon Region
Hosted By: Qesher
Qesher presents a talk on the history and legacy of Jewish life in the Amazon, focusing on Moroccan Jews who settled in the region from the nineteenth century onward. The session examines their migration from North Africa, their adaptation to life along the great rivers, and their preservation of Jewish identity across the Brazilian Amazon, including Manaus and Belém, as well as communities in the Peruvian Amazon. Drawing on historical records and personal research, the presentation reflects on themes of migration, resilience, and identity as a living legacy.
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