As a child in late-1990s Nahariya, I remember a meeting at which I had the privilege of not only seeing with my own eyes but also shaking hands with David Levy, whom I so loved and admired.
André Azoulay advises Morocco's King Mohammed VI and has been dubbed "the most powerful Jew in the Muslim world." His daughter Audrey is a driving force as head of UNESCO.
The earthquake that ravaged Morocco wreaked damage upon several synagogues in the North African nation. Now, ahead of Rosh Hashanah, not all will be operational for the new year.
As Morocco mourns after the earthquake, we extend our condolences to the families of all the victims and send wishes for the speedy recovery of the injured.