The latest normalization agreement, between Israel and Morocco, has political, diplomatic and financial significance for the broader world. It matters to me personally as well. On a human level, it brings me immense joy seeing the nations of the world march toward peace instead of war. On a Jewish level, knowing that Israel has more friends in the region brings a sense of security.
At the same time, as an Ashkenazi Jew raised in North America, I recognize that my Moroccan Jewish brothers and sisters have been particularly impacted by ...