Ashdod Rabbi Blesses Moroccan King at Pilgrimage Event
Thousands of people from around the world gathered in the city of Essaouira, Morocco, for the annual pilgrimage commemorating Rabbi Haim Pinto. The event was led by Rabbi David Hanania Pinto, president of 'Orות Chaim U'Moshe'. Representatives of the King of Morocco and the regional governor attended the commemorative feast.
Security forces secured the entire area during the pilgrimage. The event, which marks the anniversary of Rabbi Haim Pinto's passing, drew over two thousand attendees.
Rabbi David Hanania Pinto, a prominent figure in the Sephardic Hasidic community, offered blessings for the King of Morocco, Mohammed VI, during the gathering. The presence of royal representatives and local officials highlights the significance of the event and the historical ties between the Jewish community and the Moroccan monarchy.
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