Moroccan-Israeli Businessman Steve Ohana Celebrates Son's Bar Mitzvah in Jerusalem
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Businessman Steve Ohana, president of the Morocco-Israel Business Council, celebrated his son's bar mitzvah in Jerusalem on Tuesday. The event included a ceremony at the Western Wall Tunnels, a chef's dinner, and a performance by singer Lior Narkis. Ohana is a key figure in Moroccan business and commercial ties with Israel. Notable guests included real estate businessman Barak Rosen and his wife Ward Rosen.
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- Businessman Steve Ohana celebrated his son's bar mitzvah in Jerusalem with a lavish event.
- The celebration included a ceremony at the Western Wall Tunnels and a performance by Lior Narkis.
- Steve Ohana is president of the Morocco-Israel Business Council and a key figure in economic ties.
- Notable guests included real estate businessman Barak Rosen and his wife Ward Rosen.
- Ohana's business interests include maritime services in Moroccan ports and digital health ventures.
Moroccan-Israeli businessman Steve Ohana, president of the Morocco-Israel Business Council, celebrated his son's bar mitzvah in Jerusalem on Tuesday with an elaborate event. The celebration began with a bar mitzvah ceremony at the Western Wall Tunnels synagogue, where the bar mitzvah boy was called to the Torah alongside his father, accompanied by a children's choir. Guests arrived in elegant, period-style attire for the luxurious event, documented by Ward Rosen, wife of real estate businessman Barak Rosen, who shared exclusive stories on her Instagram.
Following the ceremony, guests enjoyed a high-end chef's dinner before moving to the festive evening portion of the celebration at an event hall. The party featured a DJ, elaborate fruit platters, rich meals, and a performance by singer Lior Narkis, who entertained the crowd with his hits.
Ohana is recognized as a significant figure in Morocco's economy and a key architect of commercial cooperation with Israel since the Abraham Accords. As president of the joint business council for the Moroccan Employers' Association (CGEM), he led a historic business delegation from Casablanca to Tel Aviv.
Ohana's wealth and status stem from a prominent family lineage; he is the nephew of the late businessman Joe Ohana, who was close to King Hassan II and the first Jew elected to the Moroccan parliament. In business, Ohana serves as chairman and CEO of SCRA, holding the exclusive concession for towing, rescue, and maritime routing services in Moroccan ports, including Casablanca. He is also a partner in developing the international cruise terminal in Casablanca with GPH and businessman Yariv Elbaz, and in digital health ventures with Amwell.
Notable guests included Barak and Ward Rosen. Barak Rosen is the controlling owner and co-CEO of the real estate giant "Canada Israel," responsible for iconic projects like Midtown Tel Aviv and the planned Four Seasons Hotel. His wife, Ward Rosen, is an interior architect, designer, and photographer, considered a prominent figure in the local design and social scene.
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