Toledano - Rafael Baruch

טולידנו - רפאל ברוך

Rabbi Rafael Baruch (Rabbi and Community Leader of Meknes)

Rabbi Rafael Baruch is addressed in the Rebbe's correspondence as a distinguished Torah scholar and leader, serving as the spiritual head (medabrana d'kehila kadisha) of the Jewish community in the city of Meknes, Morocco, with influence extending throughout the region.

Correspondence with the Rebbe

The Rebbe's letter to Rabbi Baruch, dated 8th of Adar Sheni, 5711 (1951), conveys warm greetings and blessings. The Rebbe acknowledges receiving updates about Rabbi Baruch's community and activities through Rabbi Michael Lipskar, highlighting the ongoing connection and interest in the welfare of the Meknes Jewish community.

The Rebbe expresses his hope to receive good news directly from Rabbi Baruch regarding the growth and strengthening of Torah institutions, specifically "Oholei Yosef Yitzchak - Lubavitch," within his community. The letter emphasizes the importance of Torah education and the joy it brings, quoting the verse "Pikudei Hashem yesharim mesamchei lev" ("The commandments of the L-rd are upright, rejoicing the heart").

Additionally, the Rebbe sends a newly printed kuntres (booklet) for Purim, containing teachings of his revered father-in-law, the Previous Rebbe. The letter underscores the spiritual merit and blessings that come to those who support Jewish education for boys and girls, referencing the Midrash to illustrate the generational impact of such efforts. The tone is one of encouragement, gratitude, and partnership in the sacred work of strengthening Jewish life and learning.

Shiurim in this topic

944. Encouragement for Chinuch and Blessings for Purim עידוד לחינוך וברכות לפורים

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1690. Influencing Parents to Protest Against Those Who Separate Their Children השפעה על ההורים למחות נגד המפרידים את ילדיהם

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5912. Blessing for Success in Strengthening Judaism and Magnifying Torah, with a Booklet for Yud-Tes Kislev ברכה להצלחה בחיזוק היהדות ובהגדלת התורה, וחוברת לי"ט כסלו

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8643. Encouragement to Return and Strengthen Torah in Meknes and Morocco עידוד לשוב ולחזק את התורה במקנס ובמרוקו

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642. The Importance of Zeal and Charity in Jewish Education and Redemption חשיבות הזריזות והצדקה בחינוך יהודי ובגאולה

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677. Blessings for Rabbinic Assembly and Emphasis on Kosher Education ברכות לאסיפת הרבנים ודגש על חינוך כשר

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758. Blessings for Health, Torah Leadership, and Spreading Torah in Meknes ברכות לבריאות, הנהגת תורה, והפצת תורה במקנס

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