הפדרציה העולמית של יהדות מרוקו

Remark : all these testimonies spontaneously emanate from their authors.

Testimonies... Some citations from important figures about us... Reuven Rivlin, President: “During all the years of the existence of theWorld Federation, we observed an impressive increase in results in all areas, among them, the establishment of the Scholarship Fund, many cultural activities, a salute to the veterans of the transition camps and of course The Festival of the Mimouna that has become part of the heritage of the entire Israeli population.” Benjaminin Netanyahu, Prime Minister: “My friend Sam Ben Chetrit, you made the observation that this night, the night of the Mimouna, a hundred thousand homes of Jews of NorthAfrican origin will open their doors to the broad Israeli public. This is a serious contribution deepening understanding and relations among segments of the nation. Continue your important activities, inculcating the values of Moroccan Jewry to the whole population in Israel”. Yuli (Joel) Edelstein, Speaker of Knesset : ”I am familiar with and highly respect your many activities in spreading Israeli culture. I present to you my warm blessings. The holiday of the Mimouna is a contribution, unique and special, to the nation of Israel.” English President of Israel Reouven (Ruby) Rivlin

Rabbi Meir Lau, former Chief Rabbi of Israel: “Honors to the World Federation for Moroccan Jewry! With the permission of Mr. Sam Ben Chetrit, who raises on a pedestal his amazing guests, upon these is founded the holiday of the Mimouna, by gathering together communities and groups, "And it will wax and well increase the glory of the nation of Israel". Yaakov Neeman - Minister of Justice: “Your praiseworthy activities and your social initiatives deserve acclaim. Who can hope, even in years to come, to merit contributing so significantly to Israeli society? “

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Shimon Peres, former President : “To Sam Ben Chetrit: In recognition of your numerous activities for the benefit of the Jewish heritage of North Africa and relationships between Israel and Morocco”. Silvan Shalom, MK, vice-Primeminister: “Blessings to all involved in this endeavor, especially my multi-talented friend, Mr. Sam Ben Chetrit, for their contributions to the society and the nation, the most outstanding of which is awarding scholarships to economically disadvantaged Israeli students of all origins”. Limor Livnat, Minister of Culture and Sports: “The Federation, managed by its

former President of Israel Shimon Peres

founder, a man of vision and action, Sam Ben Chetrit, does much to preserve and spread the rich heritage of Moroccan Jewry in Israel. Scholarship funds for low income students of all origins contribute in reducing socio-economic differences.”

Moshe Cahlon – Chancellor of the Exchequer: “Sam my friend, I thank you for the extensive activities carried out under your scepter to reduce social differences and for the welfare of students and their education in Israel. Congratulations, continue your operations.” Benyamin (Fouad) Ben Eliezer, MK & former Minister of Defense : “I want to bless and thank you for enabling the celebration of the wonderful Mimouna that is taking place in Israel. In this way, you are forwarding and deepening the Jewish Moroccan culture, for this be blessed!” Avi Dichter, former Minister of Internal Security: “Regarding the "Issue of the

Speaker of Knesset Yuli Edelstein

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