“It’s my pleasure to invite you to the recently renovated House of Ten Commandments (our synagogue in Manama, Bahrain). This is the oldest synagogue on the Gulf and we look forward to welcoming you soon,” said Ambassador Houda Nonoo in a post on April 7, 2021. This important video posted by Nonoo along with the […]
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Muslims, Jews Commemorate Holocaust Remembrance Day Together in Gulf States
For the first time, Jewish communities in the Gulf will commemorate Yom HaShoah, Israel’s Holocaust Remembrance Day, together, and will include young Muslims from Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates. The event is being hosted by the Association of Gulf Jewish Communities (AGJC). The Muslims will share their experiences about visiting Israel’s Holocaust Memorial, Yad Vashem […]
Being a religious Jewish woman – and politician – in Bahrain
Ambassador Houda Nonoo speaks with Arutz Sheva about joining Bahraini politics, and the Abraham Accords’ impact on Jewish life in the Gulf. The Jewish community in Bahrain, and to some extent the Arab Gulf in general, has undergone a renaissance since the signing of the Abraham Accords. Bahrain’s Jewish community, which dates back to the […]
“זה היה רגע שחיכינו לו חיים שלמים”
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Why Is This Passover Different from All Others?
By Houda Nonoo On Saturday night, Jewish families around the world will gather for the Passover Seder where we recount the story of the Jewish exodus. Perhaps one of the most famous portions of the Seder is the “Ma Nishtana” where we ask the four questions. The first question is “why is tonight different from […]
השגרירה שמפתיעה כל ערב שבת עם תמונה אחרת
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Con Houda Nonoo, Embajadora en la Cancillería de Bahrein y miembro de la comunidad judía local
Houda Nonoo (se pronuncia Huda Nunu) es una mujer orgullosa por partida doble. De su condición de ciudadana de Bahrein, su país, y de su condición judía. Descendiente de judíos oriundos de Irak, como todos los judíos bahreiníes, se vanagloria de que la comunidad judía actual, aunque pequeña, es autóctona. Se siente honrada de trabajar […]
Bahrain makes unique kippah
During last week’s unprecedented Purim event hosted by the AGJC a series of unique Bahraini Kippahs were on display. Ambassador Houda Nonoo wrote on Twitter, “wow, so many of you have reached out asking about the Bahraini Kippahs from last week’s Purim event, and yes, these one-of-a-kind kippahs are made right here in #Bahrain. You […]
כיפות “עשרת הדיברות” נתפרות ונמכרות בבחריין
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New Kippahs Hand-Made in Bahrain Mark Surge in Visitors to Gulf’s Oldest Jewish Community
One-of-a-kind kippahs designed and hand-made locally in Bahrain debuted last month, celebrating the country’s Jewish culture and community amid warming ties with Israel. The red and white skullcaps showcase the colors of the Bahraini flag and are emblazoned with “House of Ten Commandments,” the name of the capital Manama’s synagogue. They also feature a hamsa […]