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The research aims to understand how Arabic language learning influences the cultural identity of North-African Jewish descendants in France.

Rediscovering Arabic as Jewish heritage

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Qualitative study examines how Arabic shapes heritage and identity for North-African Jewish descendants in France, indicating cultural significance.

The research aims to understand how Arabic language learning influences the cultural identity of North-African Jewish descendants in France.
Conducted participant observations in Arabic language classes over a seven-month period in 2023–2024
Focused on metalinguistic discourses among students and instructors
Analyzed the role of Arabic in shaping North African Jewish heritage and identity
Arabic seen as vital for navigating heritage and assimilation issues among participants
Students connect learning Arabic to their grandparents' legacy and community solidarity
Findings suggest that Arabic enhances intergenerational identity and collective memory among North-African Jews in France

Axelle Houbani (2026) studied this question.

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Qualitative study examines how Arabic shapes heritage and identity for North-African Jewish descendants in France, indicating cultural significance.