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Rescuing the Children of Morocco from Spiritual Destruction – A Landmark Letter from Maran Rabbi Aharon Kotler – 1962 Lengthy autograph letter, entirely in the handwriting and signed by Maran Rabbi Aharon Kotler zt”l , addressed to the gaon Rabbi Yechezkel Abramsky , author of Chazon Yechezkel , discussing practical efforts to rescue Jewish youth from North Africa and establish Torah institutions for their future. Written during the turbulent years of Aliyas HaNoar , when thousands of children from Morocco and other North African communities were being drawn into secular institutions, Rabbi Aharon stood at the forefront of the battle to establish yeshivos and Torah centers to preserve their Torah education. The letter outlines an extensive rescue campaign, including the establishment of yeshivos in Afula, Be'er Sheva, Akko, Ashkelon , and other cities, together with efforts to secure financial support for this vital undertaking. Mentioned in the letter are several of the gedolei Yisrael who participated in this campaign, including Rabbi Yechezkel Sarna , Rosh Yeshivas Chevron, and Rabbi Moshe Soloveitchik . • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • An important historical document from the heart of the struggle waged by the gedolei Yisrael of America to rescue the children of Morocco and preserve their chinuch al taharas ha-kodesh. This sacred mission remained one of Rabbi Aharon's foremost concerns throughout his life. In his hesped, Maran Rabbeinu HaKadosh of Satmar zy”a applied to him the words of Chazal: ”L'hagid Shivcho Shel Aharon SheLo Shinah.”