Category: In The News

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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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 […]

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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 […]

By Houda Nonoo The Middle East changed for the better last year. Plagued by a pandemic and searching for opportunities and hope, our dreams came true on September 11, 2020, when Bahrain and Israel announced that they would establish diplomatic relations. I recall sitting at the White House signing ceremony a few days later, filled with excitement […]

By Houda Nonoo For me, this year’s Hanukkah miracle began in my kingdom’s longstanding welcome of Jews and will continue in shared opportunities for the region Hanukkah reminds us all to be thankful for the miracles in our lives – both large and small. This year, we are reminded of the Abraham Accords, a modern-day […]