Chabad of Morrocco Aids in Wake of Devastating Earthquake
This evening in Marrakech, Rav Levi Banon and his team of volunteers from Chabad-Lubavitch of Morocco are present to provide assistance to the Jewish community as well as the Muslim community • Full Story, Photos
This evening in Marrakech, Rav Levi Banon and his team of volunteers from Chabad-Lubavitch of Morocco are present to provide assistance to the Jewish community as well as the Muslim community.
They are organizing a distribution in partnership with Mr. Serge Berdugo, itinerant ambassador of His Majesty King Mohamed VI and secretary general of the communities of Morocco.
“The damage is devastating in the ancient Jewish quarter in Marrakech,” Rabbi Banon said.
“Homes and synagogues were destroyed,” said Chana Banon, who directs Chabad House of Casablanca with Rabbi Banon. “We’re getting in touch with the local community to see what needs to be done.”
Chabad-Lubavitch of Morocco is organizing the collection and distribution of non-perishable products including canned food, bottled water, diapers, and formula to support the affected communities. They’re going from house to house, inquiring of survivors—many of whom are camped out in the streets—what they need, and arranging the distribution of urgently-needed aid.
As survivors begin to put the pieces of their lives back together amid devastation, they’re
Additionally, if you would like to donate to support this worthy cause, you can do so at Charidy.com/Morocco.
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