Stories that make us tear up, honestly.

The Mediterranean is more than just a sea; it is a bridge between people, carrying memories, stories, and friendships across generations. For many Tunisians and Israelis, these connections are not just history—they are personal, living experiences that shape identities and relationships.

A Childhood in Two Worlds

Sarah grew up in Tunis, her home filled with the aromas of her mother’s kosksi and the sound of her father humming old Malouf melodies. Their Jewish neighbors, the Benattars, were like family, and during Ramadan, they would exchange plates of sweets, just as the Benattars would bring them boulou for Shabbat. When Sarah moved to Israel years later, she found echoes of home in the bustling markets of Tel Aviv, where she met Rami, a Tunisian-born Muslim who had also made the journey. Their friendship flourished over shared childhood memories—of warm Mediterranean nights, of laughter over plates of brik, and of a time when their families lived side by side.

Reunion After Decades

David’s father left Tunisia in the 1960s, settling in Israel with a heart full of nostalgia for the streets of La Goulette. Decades later, David visited Tunisia, stepping onto the same cobbled streets his father once walked. He met Ali, whose grandfather had been his father’s childhood friend. Over cups of mint tea, they pieced together their families’ intertwined history—stories of weddings attended, businesses built together, and the deep respect that had once bound their ancestors. By the end of the trip, they weren’t just two men meeting by chance; they were continuing a friendship that had been waiting to be rekindled.

Music, Food, and the Bonds That Last

Leila, a Tunisian chef, and Yaakov, an Israeli musician, met at a cultural festival in Paris. They didn’t speak the same language fluently, but they understood each other through the flavors of harissa-spiced fish and the rhythms of an oud. Their collaboration turned into a project—bringing Tunisian and Israeli artists together to celebrate their shared heritage. “Food and music are universal,” Leila says. “They remind us that we are not so different after all.”

A Future Built on Friendship

These are just a few stories, but they represent thousands—friendships formed across borders, memories passed down through generations, and connections that refuse to be erased by time or politics. By embracing these human ties, we continue to build bridges, proving that history does not just divide—it unites.

Sababa & Baraka—because our stories connect us.