An interesting historical letter (manuscript) sent by the Jewish community committee of Sefrou צפרו (Morocco) to the Va’ad HaMa’aravim ועד העדה המערבית (Committee of the Western/North African Community) in Jerusalem.
Written in characteristic Moroccan rabbinic cursive (semi-Solitreo), the letter discusses financial support for the community in the Holy Land.
- Content: The committee acknowledges receipt of a letter from Jerusalem dated 22 Shevat 5681 (Feb 1921) regarding community matters.
- The "Amar" Connection: The text mentions details regarding the Amar עמר family.
- Financial Transfer: The letter confirms that a donation of 120 Francs is being sent to Jerusalem via "Post" (Poste פוסט) rather than by hand, following the advice of the Jerusalem committee.
- Stamps: Features the official purple ink stamp of the Comité de Communauté Israélite – SEFROU (Maroc).
Sender: The
Va’ad Nivchar (Elected Committee) of the Holy Community of Sefrou. Sefrou was historically known as "Little Jerusalem" (Yerushalayim HaKetana) due to its high concentration of learned scholars and its pious community.
Notable Connection: The letter is addressed to the leadership of the North African community in Jerusalem, highlighting the strong bond and continuous financial support between the diaspora in Morocco and the "Old Yishuv" in the Holy Land during the early British Mandate period.
Publication Details:
Location: Sefrou, Morocco.
Date: 27 Elul 5681 (September 30, 1921).
Condition report:
Physical Description:
Dimensions: 206 x 268 mm (approx. 8 x 10.5 inches – slightly smaller than A4, a perfect display size).
Format: One leaf, written on one side only.Good condition. Folding marks and some creasing. Filing holes on the margin. Minor staining consistent with age.
