הפדרציה העולמית של יהדות מרוקו

Remark : all these testimonies spontaneously emanate from their authors.

Testimonies... Some citations from important figures about us... Mr. Itzhak Herzog – President of State of Israel: “I was very happy to meet with the heads of the World English

Federation of Moroccan Jewry. I consider as very important the strength of the relationship between Israel and Morocco, like as the perpetuation of the Moroccan Jewry’s Heritage in Israel and in the Diaspora, as integral part of the Jewish people’s Heritage.”

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 North African 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.” President of Israel Mr. Itzhak Herzog

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? “ Shimon Peres, former President : “To Sam Ben Chetrit: In

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

recognition of your numerous activities for the benefit of the Jewish heritage of North Africa and relationships between Israel and Morocco”. MK Dr. Yoaz Hendel - Minister of Communications: “Everyone must consider as he had himself left Morocco on the board of ‘Egoz’, had fought during the battle for Negba, had built villages during the ‘Rampart and Tower’ Operation, together with his pioneer friends. All this forms together the great miracle which has for name ‘State of Israel’. We must learn and teach the history of the underground alya of the North African Jewry. Gratitude and homage in the school programs and in the youth

former President of Israel Shimon Peres

movements activities. Limor Livnat, Minister of Culture and Sports: “The Federation, managed by its 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.

Min. of Communications Dr. Yoaz Hendel

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