One of the many benefits of de-centering Ashkenazi Judaism is that we get to learn about the wide variety of amazing Jewish practices around the Diaspora.
For example Mimouna!
Originating with North African Jewry, the celebration of Mimouna brings Pesach to an end, with community and all the delicious chametz-laden sweets forbidden for the 8 days of Passover.
Many communities around the Jewish Diaspora have started to adopt this beautiful practice as a way to bring Pesach to a close.
Pancake like treats called muflita or mufletta are very traditional, as are a host of other delicious foods.
Want to learn more? @myjewishlearningcom has great resources. Start with this article, then fall down the well
https://bit.ly/mjlmimouna
Wondering if it’s okay to celebrate Mimouna as an Ashkenazi Jew? I can’t answer that for YOU.
For ME, as long as we continue to name where in the Diaspora the practice came from and adopt it respectfully — we’re enriching all of Jewish practice by embracing all of Jewish cultures. It can help to make space and normalize the beautiful diversity of Jewish practices.
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