Michael Toler

New York City Synagogue Honors the Moroccan King Who Saved the Jews

December 24, 2015December 24, 2015 Leave a comment by Michael Toler

In a month of major celebrations by believers from each of the three Religions of the Book, here is an article about an important commemoration in a New York City synagogue “Honoring the Moroccan King who Saved the Jews.” Please share. Thank you. See our post about recent Holiday celebrations in Tangier.

Cultural Diplomacy, Education, Events, TALIM, Tangier

Recently in Tangier – Message from the Director

December 16, 2015December 16, 2015 1 Comment by Michael Toler

Dear TALIM Board Members, Fellows and Friends

December 12 - Holiday market benefitting Tangier nonprofits — The Legation’s Christmas Tree is live and is the same as the one used last year

On behalf of all of us in Tangier, I would like to dispense a bit with protocol and write all of you directly to wish all of your and your families a very happy holiday season. This year the holiday stars have aligned, with Hanukkah, Christmas and the Prophet Mohammed’s birthday all falling in December. Here are two photos of a yesterday’s Hanukkah celebration in Tangier at the former Jewish Casino, and of our own Marché de Noël that we hosted Saturday at the Legation along with 14 other Tangier NGO’s and charitable organizations.

We are extremely grateful for your friendship and for your support to the Legation, both for your generous contributions and especially for the time that so many of you give to help us. We hope to welcome many of you back to Tangier next April for our 40th anniversary celebrations.

Cultural Diplomacy, Diplomatic History

US – Morocco Relations

December 16, 2015December 16, 2015 Leave a comment by Michael Toler

The first nation to publicly recognize U.S. independence following the Revolutionary War was Morocco. Muhammad III, Thomas Jefferson and John Adams signed the Moroccan-American Treaty of Friendship in 1786; congress approved it the next year.

This treaty, which was proposed by the Moroccan sultan while the U.S. was still at war with Britain, also pertained to trade. As a result, not only did it establish alliance between the nations, and not only did it aid recognition of U.S. independence by other countries, but the treaty also helped development of commerce for a very young United States, too.

CFP-Mediterranean Crossroads: Spanish-Maghribi Relations in Past and Present

December 8, 2015 Leave a comment by Michael Toler

Annual Conference 2016
Mediterranean Crossroads: Spanish-Maghribi Relations in Past and Present

May 14-15, 2016 at the Legation

Submissions Deadline January 10, 2016

CALL FOR PAPERS: (Spanish-pdf) (Arabic-pdf) (English-pdf)

We are seeking participants for the 2016 AIMS Annual Conference Mediterranean Crossroads: Spanish-Maghribi Relations in Past and Present. This interdisciplinary conference will take place in Tangier, Morocco, on 14 and 15 May 2016. The aim of the conference is to reconceptualize the relations between North Africa and the Iberian peninsula during the modern era (18th-21st century). Despite the significance of this geographical nexus centered on the Strait of Gibraltar, contemporary scholarship on this pivotal topic is underdeveloped and deficient, creating absences where there should be narratives of engagement and connectivity. Some of the questions we shall be asking are: What are the various aspects of this shared relationship, what are the sources of its specificity, and how has it shaped ideas and events in the western Mediterranean historically and today? Our objective is to deploy an array of methodologies to elucidate new ways of thinking about the region as a crossroads of human activity.

Events, TALIM

Events in November-December

November 10, 2015November 10, 2015 2 Comments by Michael Toler

Here is TALIM’s Calendar of Events for November and December (in English and Arabic). All events are in English unless otherwise indicated. هنا هو التقويم تاليم من النشاطات في نوفمبر تشرين الثاني وكانون الأول (باللغتين العربية والإنجليزية). جميع الأحداث باللغة الإنجليزية ما لم يذكر خلاف ذلك Consult and subscribe to our Events Calendar

AIMS, Cultural Diplomacy, Events, TALIM

2016 AIMS Conference “Mediterranean Crossroads: Spanish-Maghribi Relations in Past and Present”

November 10, 2015November 9, 2015 Leave a comment by Michael Toler

All of us at TALIM are very excited to host next year’s AIMS conference May 14-15, 2016. The theme, “Mediterranean Crossroads: Spanish-Maghribi Relations in Past and Present” is perfect for Tangier! Please see attached announcement and details about participation. http://aimsnorthafrica.org/AC/ac.cfm

Diplomatic History, TALIM, Tangier

Discussion of English Colonial Texts on Tangier, Nov 7

November 1, 2015 Leave a comment by Michael Toler

On November 7, 7:00 pm, TALIM will host a discussion with Professor Karim Bejjit of Hassan II University in Casablanca, of his 2015 book, English Colonial Texts on Tangier, 1661-1684. Dr. Bejjit will discuss this collection of 18 Restoration pamphlets written about England’s venture in ruling Tangier in the 17th century. Click the button below … Read more Discussion of English Colonial Texts on Tangier, Nov 7

Cultural Diplomacy, Events, Historic Landmark, Morocco

Showcasing US Embassy Support for the Restoration of Ksar Sghir

November 1, 2015November 1, 2015 2 Comments by Michael Toler

Defenders of historical preservation in Morocco were honored to attend ceremonies last week showcasing US Embassy support to restore the archaeological site at Ksar Sghir, a fortress that was built under the Marinid Sultan Abou Youssef Yacoub in the 13th century. We urge you to visit the site and its wonderful new museum.

Below are are the texts and photographs from a Facebook post from the Embassy of the United States in Rabat about the event, first in Arabic, then in English.

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Cultural Diplomacy, Education, Literacy and Skills Training, TALIM

Saudi ARAMCO World on the Legation’s Literacy Program

November 13, 2020September 7, 2015 Leave a comment by Michael Toler

We hope you enjoy this wonderful feature article in this month’s edition of Saudi ARAMCO World about the Legation and especially our Arabic Literacy Program for women in the Old Medina of Tangier. Please share it with your friends and family who love Tangier and the American Legation. Click on the image or link above … Read more Saudi ARAMCO World on the Legation’s Literacy Program

Cultural Diplomacy, Events, Religion, TALIM

Invitation to Youmein Festival

August 24, 2015 Leave a comment by Michael Toler

Tanger Evénements Ouvert au Public Our first event open to the public will be at the Tangier American Legation Institute for Moroccan Studies (TALIM), on August 26th at 12pm! Please join us for a roundtable panel and discussion on the themes of Al Barzakh and Les Limbes, moderated by George Bajalia (Artistic Director, Borderline Theater … Read more Invitation to Youmein Festival