January 8, 2007
NOT EVERYONE'S LUCKY ENOUGH TO HAVE A KING:
Morocco: a model of Muslim-Jewish ties: The tone of tolerance for the nation's Jewish minority begins with the king. (Serge Berdugo, 1/09/07, CS Monitor)
Morocco's leaders have always made the well-being of the Jewish people a top priority. During World War II, when the Vichy government of occupied France announced that it had prepared 200,000 yellow stars for the Jews of Morocco, King Mohammed V replied that he would need 50 more for him and his family. He refused to make any distinction between his citizens.Posted by Orrin Judd at January 8, 2007 6:14 PMThe importance of a nation's leader setting the tone for recognition, respect, and treatment of minority faiths can- not be overstated. Today, King Mohammed VI has declared his religious, historical, and constitutional obligation to protect the rights, liberties, and sacred values of the Jews in Morocco.
Comments
This is alot like Czar Boris III of Bulgaria during WWII. He was part of the Axis but refused Hitlers demands to turn over Bulgarian Jews. He died in 1943 coming back from a meeting with Hitler. Some believe Hilter had him killed.
Posted by: Buck at January 9, 2007 1:01 PM