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Ceuta and Melilla Jews' Ties to Morocco
The article summarizes the history of the Jewish community in Melilla and Ceuta, two cities with a rich history that dates back centuries. Large numbers of Jews from northern Morocco have settled in these cities since the 19th century. In Melilla, the Jewish population peaked during World War II at around 7,000 people, with 26 synagogues at the time. Today, approximately a thousand Jews remain, yet they continue to maintain important religious and cultural institutions. In Ceuta, the community's history also spans centuries, and its numbers began to increase with waves of migration from northern Morocco. The community is considered an essential part of the city's economic and cultural fabric. Although their current population is small—around 280 to 300 individuals of Sephardic origin—they still preserve their heritage and cultural presence through synagogues and associations that uphold Jewish legacy and emphasize coexistence among religions in both cities.
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