General Driss Ben Aomar, Governor of Casablanca, paid his formal respects to the Jewish community here Saturday by attending Yom Kippur services. He officially represented King Hassan II.
Rabbis Messasha and Malka, respectively president and vice-president of the Rabbinical Tribunal, recited special prayers for the well being of King Hassan II. Participating in these rites were other leaders of the Jewish community here.
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