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חוק יום לציון מורשת יהדות מרוקו וצפון אפריקה, התשפ"ו–2026

Private member's bill · Published 20 Jul 2026

  1. 1Tabled
  2. 2Reading 19 Jun 2026
  3. 3Committee
  4. 4Readings 2-317 Jul 2026
  5. 5Published20 Jul 2026

How it affects you

Every year on 23 Tevet, Israel will mark the heritage of Moroccan and North African Jews, their immigration, and those who died on the way. If the date falls on a holiday, day of rest, memorial day, or its eve, the observance moves to the following Tuesday.

Who gains

  • Moroccan and North African Jews An annual day recognizing their heritage and immigration to Israel

Who pays

The text names no one who pays directly.

Under the table

  • Late-night vote

    The final vote took place at 03:00.

  • Passed in a pile

    17 other laws passed the Knesset on the same day.

How they voted

Whole Knesset
Whole Knesset, Total 120
VoteCount
For25
Against0
Abstained0
Did not vote95

Opposition

2 for

Coalition

1 for

Coalition

Opposition

Opposition

Opposition

Opposition

Opposition

Who was in the room

ועדת החינוך התרבות והספורט

2 committee meetings on this law

Invited most often

  • משרד החינוך4
  • משרד המורשת2
  • משרד העלייה והקליטה1
2 committee meetings
  • 24 May 2026ועדת החינוך התרבות והספורט10 invited
  • 14 Jun 2026ועדת החינוך התרבות והספורט6 invited

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