Commitment to the community
“The Jewish Council of the Emirates stands alone as the first Jewish community to be established and flourish in a Muslim-majority nation in over 100 years. As a Sephardi Jew born in Beirut, Lebanon, I grew up speaking Arabic, eating Middle Eastern cuisine, smelling the aromas of the region, and hearing the heartfelt beckoning of the Adhan. I feel at peace here. At last I have returned to my childhood home, and I do so with a profound optimism about the future of Jewish life in the Arab world.”
— Rabbi Dr. Elie Abadie, Senior Rabbi of Shaarei Mizrah (Gates of the East)
Supporting the Jewish community in the Emirates is a central component of our mission and—beyond our commitment to donate 18% of our profits towards that goal—Visions of Abraham is working hand-in-hand with the local leadership to forge a symbiotic and enduring relationship to help ensure the communities long-term sustainability.
An increase in Jewish tourism means greater demand for things like kosher food, prayer services, and cultural programming—and meeting that demand will help provide the community with the resources it needs to continue hosting visitors for years to come.