The Sultan Who Saved 250,000 Jews from the Nazis| Sultan Mohammed V of Morocco

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  • Learn about the incredible story of Sultan Mohammed V of Morocco, who saved 250,000 Jews from the Nazis during World War II. His actions make him a true hero in history.
    This is a brief account of how Sultan Mohammed Bin Youssef V saved his Jewish subjects from Nazis.
    Articles:
    Smithsonian: www.smithsonia...
    Richard Hurowitz: www.latimes.co...
    The Mosaad operation to migrate Moroccan Jews : en.m.wikipedia...

КОМЕНТАРІ • 754

  • @hiliemanuel5676
    @hiliemanuel5676 4 місяці тому +195

    Thank you so much here from Israel, desperately searching for for ways to open a path for a way to peace, this is inspiring, finding new old forms of Jewish Muslim togetherness 🙏🏼

    • @MariaNI-yf1bz
      @MariaNI-yf1bz 4 місяці тому +20

      Hili, the former King saved fellow Moroccans. Moroccans J ws are seen as part of Moroccan heritage and identity too. They are not "foreigners" Its not "je wish" vs "Muslim" in Morocco and never been. Its Moroccans first and foremost.

    • @masoodraja
      @masoodraja  4 місяці тому +22

      Thank you so much. Please stay safe and keep working on peace. The world needs you!!

    • @sinan_islam
      @sinan_islam 4 місяці тому +7

      The way to peace is two states solution. But that will never happen.

    • @albertskyking
      @albertskyking 4 місяці тому +3

      @@sinan_islam I agree with you in both opinions. If we go by scripture of the holy book... It is a sad scenario, because it means the Palestinians will never see the light of day unless they fully integrate into Israel AND convert... this is not my opinion just what is written and what is prophecy, it is alarming to me. I wish there was a solution, and I also wish this deity didn't even exitst in the first place if it is causing more pain than good? I want to believe, but this entire conflict makes me doubt faith on all levels. Not only on deities but in humanity and reason itself! Even Science is a belief system!

    • @hiliemanuel5676
      @hiliemanuel5676 4 місяці тому +4

      @@NJ5000 nonetheless theres nothing ells worth to aspire to and work for

  • @hamidahamdi5214
    @hamidahamdi5214 4 місяці тому +268

    Morocco is the land of prosperity peace and kindness Jews Cristian Muslims Arabs Amazigh live in peace

    • @masoodraja
      @masoodraja  4 місяці тому +10

      Thank you.

    • @gregoryparham8692
      @gregoryparham8692 4 місяці тому +7

      Thank you sir

    • @chazisflying
      @chazisflying 4 місяці тому +6

      How I would love to visit!

    • @0xKing_of_hell
      @0xKing_of_hell 4 місяці тому +19

      We aren't arabs we are amazigh

    • @ZakariaMajidi
      @ZakariaMajidi 4 місяці тому

      @@0xKing_of_hell nobody cares y'all look the same in the eyes of the west

  • @dafnimbus
    @dafnimbus 4 місяці тому +117

    I am Jewish and this is an important story. Thank you.

  • @AlbertElbaz
    @AlbertElbaz 4 місяці тому +56

    As a Im from Morocco The Jews lived very well in Morocco for the last 700 years .GOD bless the King and the people of Morocco.

  • @baetenbruno3167
    @baetenbruno3167 4 місяці тому +195

    I go marroco and never i forget the hospitality.

  • @beam3819
    @beam3819 4 місяці тому +100

    It is humbling to hear of the Muslims saving Jews. The Vichy regime colloborating with the nazis is important to remeber. The Sultan was a wise and Godly man.

    • @MariaNI-yf1bz
      @MariaNI-yf1bz 4 місяці тому +6

      He saved fellow Moroccans. Moroccans J *ws are seen as and considerd(by law) an important part of Moroccan heritage and identity too. They are not "foreigners" or "strangers" Note, this is about Moroccans, not J *ws from other countries.

    • @fadyaatfi7223
      @fadyaatfi7223 4 місяці тому

      In Morocco we don’t believe in racism. Everyone’s equal! Jews, Christians and Muslims are all the same. Black, white, Asians etc.. are also all the same

  • @benayon2387
    @benayon2387 4 місяці тому +30

    As a proud loyal moroccan Jew, I believe the sacred souls of King Mohamed V together with his son King Hassan II peace be unto them reside in the loftiest heavens. Morocco is a beacon of light.
    Long live the Royal family.

    • @mokajji
      @mokajji 2 місяці тому

      Thank you for this beautiful comment

  • @adamlasry5225
    @adamlasry5225 4 місяці тому +164

    Long live Morocco 🇲🇦

  • @elmahfoudafgane766
    @elmahfoudafgane766 4 місяці тому +81

    I went to Morocco many times people there will invite you to their houses and share with they have with you from my deep hearth I love Moroccan people what a country of hospitality and peace

    • @masoodraja
      @masoodraja  4 місяці тому +1

      Thank you for sharing your thoughts.

    • @the180degreerule3
      @the180degreerule3 4 місяці тому

      too bad a lot of people use that for bad intentions that makes a lot of people change the way they see visitors.

    • @salihasstuff4872
      @salihasstuff4872 4 місяці тому

      walakin lilasif nahn naqadnahum min alnaazih wahum yumarisun alnaazih ealaa akhwanana fi ghazah wahadha lays maqbul abidan faealayhim khususan alyahud aladhin yatawajadun fi almaghrib hum yajmaeun almal wayursilunaha lakhawanihim fi asarayiyl hataa yashtarun alsilah wayaqtulun akhwanana fi filastin wahadha lays maqbul ealayhim an yatadhakaruu ainahum ainsan wakama ainahum eanawa fi alqadim min alnaazih ealayhim an yueamaluu filastiniiyn bialahsan

  • @DaveKraft1
    @DaveKraft1 4 місяці тому +309

    What you do with your series is so critically important at this time. As being neither a Jew nor a Muslim, I thank you profoundly, and hope you keep this series going. The world needs more of this right now. Be well, safe travels,

    • @masoodraja
      @masoodraja  4 місяці тому +12

      Thank you.

    • @heyamabaza6235
      @heyamabaza6235 4 місяці тому +1

      West’s of course what the heck

    • @peasinourthyme5722
      @peasinourthyme5722 4 місяці тому +10

      I second every word. Literally. It could have been my own comment, you save me trouble writing it...Thanks :)

    • @DaveKraft1
      @DaveKraft1 4 місяці тому

      @@peasinourthyme5722 : Glad to help out! 👍🖖

    • @masoodraja
      @masoodraja  4 місяці тому +5

      @@peasinourthyme5722 Thak you so much.

  • @heidinasser2883
    @heidinasser2883 4 місяці тому +51

    Morocco has a rich history, one of the oldest kingdoms in the world beside England & Japan. Honestly one of the most hospitable and tolerant people in the world, in Morocco there is no difference between a Jew, Muslim or Christian or any other faith, it’s truly a magical country rich in culture, you have to visit to see it with your own eyes…
    Moroccan Jews are so proud to be Moroccan anywhere in the world you will ask where they are from even when they are born in other countries they will say first I’m Moroccan, love 🇲🇦

  • @palestinev3722
    @palestinev3722 4 місяці тому +150

    Hollywood should make a movie about this.
    Thank you for your humanity above all.

    • @kittycat2449
      @kittycat2449 4 місяці тому +40

      it does not fit their narrative

    • @Guapaahi
      @Guapaahi 4 місяці тому +16

      ​@@kittycat2449they also have selective memories

    • @JJfromJ
      @JJfromJ 4 місяці тому

      Hollywood is beholden to the tribe of "special ones". Politically and financially.

    • @radhikarani4845
      @radhikarani4845 4 місяці тому +7

      Morocco is a great country. Don’t let Hollywood spoil it.

    • @Disgruntled1986
      @Disgruntled1986 4 місяці тому +8

      They'll need to sprinkle some fiction white savior character into the script first before they could get a go ahead into making the movie.

  • @zakariajonas7763
    @zakariajonas7763 4 місяці тому +48

    Morocco will be always a land of peace, tolerance and coexistence 🇲🇦❤

    • @albertskyking
      @albertskyking 4 місяці тому +2

      I agree, such a beautiful country, with the most amazing kind people I have ever encountered, and I am Jew

    • @tapsars7911
      @tapsars7911 4 місяці тому +4

      Amen ! So be it .

  • @mouradmaimoune7432
    @mouradmaimoune7432 4 місяці тому +108

    The protectorate ended in 1956
    Sultan Mohamed V was sent to exile in Madagascar and after a rise up by the Moroccan population the French were forced to allow the king back November 16 1955.
    Thank you for this historical account that proves the intrinsic tolerance of Moroccans, populace and elite alike.

    • @masoodraja
      @masoodraja  4 місяці тому +9

      Thank you so much. Yes, great people with a proud history.

  • @user-km2bk8zb4m
    @user-km2bk8zb4m 4 місяці тому +33

    I didn't know this.... he must have been a very good man. A good example of empathy for your fellow man, regardless of religion or race.

    • @masoodraja
      @masoodraja  4 місяці тому +5

      Thank you. Yes, we need more of this kind of empathy.

  • @palma7265
    @palma7265 4 місяці тому +48

    المملكة المغربية الشريفة مفخرة الإنتماء، هذا البلد الفريد منذ القدم يشهد له التاريخ إلى يومنا هذا بالتعايش و السلام والتقبل و الإنفتاح على مختلف الثقافات و الديانات السماوية المسلمون و اليهود في المغرب طالما عاشوا في سلام و إخاء بعيدا عن العنصرية وهذا ماقد أوصانا به الله عز وجل باحترام أهل الكتاب اليهود و النصارى شكرا لك سيدي الكريم على هذه الإلتفاتة الطيبة في حق السلطان الراحل محمد الخامس رحمه الله😊❤👑🇲🇦🇲🇦🇲🇦🇲🇦♓❤️

    • @masoodraja
      @masoodraja  4 місяці тому +1

      شکرا”

    • @salihasstuff4872
      @salihasstuff4872 4 місяці тому +1

      ولكنهم مع الأسف بعد هذا خانوا المملكة وأول شى صدر منهم بعد احتلال فلسطين
      ضمروا حي المغاربة وقتل أخواننا الفلسطينيين بدون رحمة ولا شفقة
      والان هم يرتكبون المجازر والمحرقات ويعيثون في الارض فسادا

    • @annerfrancis
      @annerfrancis 4 місяці тому +2

      A Moroccan princess founded the first university in the world in 859 AD. She supported it and also attended as a student. So much for the claims of Paris and Milan!

  • @MrAps-jh2qb
    @MrAps-jh2qb 4 місяці тому +36

    Respect for All Royal family of Morocco
    ❤️👑❤️❤️🇲🇦❤️

  • @margaritacontreras2735
    @margaritacontreras2735 3 місяці тому +17

    A beautiful telling about an authority who really felt that the Jews, like the Moslems of Morocco, were his people to protect...
    Thank you!

  • @kerrigertz
    @kerrigertz 4 місяці тому +88

    May Sultan Mohammed V be blessed in the next life!! Wonderfully told!! Thank you!!

    • @masoodraja
      @masoodraja  4 місяці тому +2

      Thank you.

    • @LlyleHunter
      @LlyleHunter 4 місяці тому +1

      I feel in my heart that he has been.

  • @fabiotabaton6023
    @fabiotabaton6023 4 місяці тому +22

    learned this today...thank you from an italian

    • @masoodraja
      @masoodraja  4 місяці тому

      You are welcome!

    • @greebocat247
      @greebocat247 3 місяці тому +1

      Thank you for this interesting story that nobody tells. Hoping for peace, blessing from Italy

  • @Testbug-dy6tj
    @Testbug-dy6tj 4 місяці тому +94

    I learn something new, thank you for sharing.

  • @LlyleHunter
    @LlyleHunter 4 місяці тому +13

    Peace and love Doctor from an American Jewish man who loved visiting Morocco and loves the beautiful and kindly people of Morocco. My holiday there was a lovely experience.

  • @alysonmcvitty7864
    @alysonmcvitty7864 4 місяці тому +101

    I love visiting Morocco, particularly Essaouira on the Atlantic, because the people are so very kind and friendly. Your video today is very interesting. Thank you.

    • @masoodraja
      @masoodraja  4 місяці тому

      Thank you for sharing your thoughts.

    • @masoodraja
      @masoodraja  4 місяці тому

      @Truthbetold-ue5sv Good luck!! Have a great time.

    • @saadkaya7318
      @saadkaya7318 4 місяці тому +1

      I am my self Moroccan and Essaouira is my Fav city in the world very peaceful and rich of history and prosperity between Jews Muslims and Christians😊❤

    • @ericzar366
      @ericzar366 4 місяці тому

      Essaouira one time was majority Jews city and world.

  • @KL-ex9vh
    @KL-ex9vh 4 місяці тому +15

    i heard this story many times , the moroccans jews that come to israel always said how good was mohammed the 5 with the jewish community.
    thanks for sharing with the world

  • @MM-lk2cw
    @MM-lk2cw 4 місяці тому +35

    My dear country has always been a land of peace and goodness, Welcome you all to morocco.

  • @FREEd5407
    @FREEd5407 4 місяці тому +9

    God bless Morocco & the beautiful Amazigh people there 🇲🇦 ❤️

  • @coleengoodell7523
    @coleengoodell7523 4 місяці тому +13

    Thank you for sharing this history that I had never heard before. For whatever reason, this one man stood on his principles, his word and saved thousands of lives by taking a strong stand. It is on all of us to take a stand now and I pray that we too will save the lives of the innocent as much as we are possible, in whatever way is available to us, as well. May peace be upon you always. Amen.

    • @masoodraja
      @masoodraja  4 місяці тому +1

      Thank you for sharing your thoughts.

  • @Thespiritualgenie
    @Thespiritualgenie 4 місяці тому +60

    Thank you for the true history ♥🗺

  • @0xKing_of_hell
    @0xKing_of_hell 4 місяці тому +12

    All the moroccan jews know this and they are very loyal to their home country and our kings. I want to send them love and respect. And thank you for putting the light on this subject

  • @dilipkumardas9731
    @dilipkumardas9731 4 місяці тому +9

    Very happy to know this. Shows how great leaders rise above pettiness to save people in distress.
    God bless this kind Sultan.

  • @gearyb9870
    @gearyb9870 4 місяці тому +3

    Thank you for your fascinating video. It was especially interesting to me because when I vacationed in Morocco 25 years ago I visted an enormous Jewish cemetery in Fez and the Jewish quarters of both Marrakech and Fez. Also, during WWII my father served in the Texas 36th Division of the U.S. Army which landed in Casablanca on its way across North Africa prior to the invasion of Italy. I wear an interesting and very old silver ring that a Moroccan man traded for a pack of cigarettes from my father. I enjoyed my visit to Morocco very much and bought two beautiful handmade rugs. As I recall, there is Place Mohammed V in Paris, France in honor of Sultan Mohammed V. He was a great man for saving so many Jews from the nazis.

  • @KevinBowden-f3f
    @KevinBowden-f3f 4 місяці тому +7

    Dr Masood,, I am so warmed by your voice,,
    You are chosen,, definitely,,
    I have a Syrian refugee great friend who I dearly love,
    He tells me of Syria before the disaster,,arabs, Jews and Muslims and others,, where they shared their foods, music cultures and above all love and respect,
    I would surrender my life for him and his family if God put me in that scenario,, he likewise.
    I am Christian,he a very very devoted Muslim.
    You are the hope the voice of reason,
    May god protect you,
    Bless.

    • @masoodraja
      @masoodraja  4 місяці тому +1

      Thank you for sharing your thoughts.

  • @jackieroberts6316
    @jackieroberts6316 4 місяці тому +4

    I don't know how this showed up in my feed? Thank you sir for this facinating story.! This gives me a new "rabbit hole" to dive into.

  • @muruga17
    @muruga17 4 місяці тому +24

    Thank you for your narrative, my grandparents are from Morocco, they left and ended up in Egypt, after my grandfather serving the Byzantine army in Palestine

    • @masoodraja
      @masoodraja  4 місяці тому

      You are welcome.

    • @faniarethas2716
      @faniarethas2716 4 місяці тому +3

      The Byzantine army? You mean the Ottoman army. The Byzantine empire was destroyed by Ottomans! 😢

    • @IM-wq6wu
      @IM-wq6wu 4 місяці тому +1

      Byzantine army? Which century?

  • @MariaNI-yf1bz
    @MariaNI-yf1bz 4 місяці тому +20

    Also Moroccan Jedws, incl their desvendants, still carry the Moroccan nationality. The law does not allow them either to reject or denounce it. Morocco is still their land.

    • @masoodraja
      @masoodraja  4 місяці тому +3

      Thank you for sharing this information

  • @Anna-vp4fn
    @Anna-vp4fn 4 місяці тому +30

    I heard this story in short of Sultan Mohammad V . I’m grateful for telling the story of saving the Marrocan Jews in details. I love historic facts of Jewish life in all over the world. Thank you!

  • @madelinetaylor228
    @madelinetaylor228 4 місяці тому +9

    Thank you, Masood, for this information that I haven't heard anywhere else. I agree that you're not painting a picture of the ideal, but just letting us know that Muslims are not a monolith ad that there can be significant variations in their capacity for empathy.
    Thank you very much, sir, for that! I'm a 78 yr. old American woman who identifies as Jewish, culturally. Blessings to you...

    • @masoodraja
      @masoodraja  4 місяці тому

      Thank you so much and blessings to you as well.

  • @annerfrancis
    @annerfrancis 4 місяці тому +4

    Lived in Morocco for 2 1/2 years as a child and have pleasant memories of the country and its people. And at the Fantasia I fell madly in love with horses!

    • @masoodraja
      @masoodraja  4 місяці тому +1

      Thank you for sharing your memories.

  • @lhsanl3alami888
    @lhsanl3alami888 4 місяці тому +24

    Salam from Morocco 🇲🇦

    • @masoodraja
      @masoodraja  4 місяці тому +1

      Thank you and welcome.

  • @mrsr8673
    @mrsr8673 4 місяці тому +16

    Thank you❤,Morocco 🇲🇦 Jewish love Morocco. I love Morocco, a Jewish from Israel iraq 🇮🇶.

  • @olenaerhardt7725
    @olenaerhardt7725 4 місяці тому +22

    After my talk on the PhD thesis at Peoples' Friendship University another graduate student from Morocco (I just remember his name Mustafa), who worked with the same scientific leader,, approached and congratulated on the successful defense of my PhD thesis. He gave me a huge bouquet of red gladioli, the bouquet was like half of my height (I am 160 cm tall), and it was huge. The gladioli were so beautiful. I was greatly impressed and, you know, there were many cordial congratulations after the talk of course, but that bouquet ..., I always remember it. Mustafa was known as a very kind and good person, hopefully he is doing well now, if God may Bless his heart. So I am not surprised that the author of this film (also from Morocco) is trying to find a peaceful resolution to the terrible problem, and presents facts to help it. Thank you very much for your great historical film. If God may Bless you as well.

    • @masoodraja
      @masoodraja  4 місяці тому +10

      Thank you so much for sharing your story. By the way, I am not from Morocco but deeply love the people of Morocco

  • @latifataleb5320
    @latifataleb5320 4 місяці тому +28

    Thank you ever so much for sharing the true facts about history especially in these hard times where western media leaves no stone unturned to mislead the public opinion. Keep up the good work 🙏🏼

    • @masoodraja
      @masoodraja  4 місяці тому +2

      You are welcome and thank you!!

  • @ImadHadjersi
    @ImadHadjersi 4 місяці тому +32

    In Algiers we have a whole boulevard named after Mohamed V

    • @masoodraja
      @masoodraja  4 місяці тому +1

      Thank you for sharing this.

    • @fadyaatfi7223
      @fadyaatfi7223 4 місяці тому +4

      Yes he helped Algeria too. I’m originally from oujda I remember my grandfather stories about the war in Algeria and how the sultan Mohamed opened the borders for them and asked every single person in Morocco to open their house to the Algerians and if any Moroccans complained he will he to jail lol. My grandfather welcomed a whole family coming from Oran and they’re still friends until now

    • @masoodraja
      @masoodraja  4 місяці тому +1

      @@fadyaatfi7223 Thank you for sharing this.

    • @anteversus8471
      @anteversus8471 4 місяці тому +1

      @@fadyaatfi7223 Mohamed V is the only Moroccan sovereign to have behaved nobly towards Algeria in the entire history of Morocco since Antiquity; the same cannot be said of his descendants. He alone deserves our respect.

    • @ImadHadjersi
      @ImadHadjersi 3 місяці тому +1

      @@fadyaatfi7223 thank you ❤ 🇩🇿🇲🇦

  • @andreelkaim5514
    @andreelkaim5514 4 місяці тому +29

    King Mohammed V and his son King Hassan II were incredible great kings. I met King Hassan II when the King visited my school. These were different times, but Morocco remains a great Country. 12:31

  • @elainethomson7146
    @elainethomson7146 4 місяці тому +12

    Many thanks for this enlightening video. I didn't know anything about this subject. It makes my respect for the Moroccan people greater.

  • @mohammedgouriach1199
    @mohammedgouriach1199 4 місяці тому +62

    great info for me as a Moroccan

    • @masoodraja
      @masoodraja  4 місяці тому +2

      Thank you.

    • @AdelAleem
      @AdelAleem 4 місяці тому +4

      ​@@admiral20055
      Para la gente como tú bajo un régimen militar golpista es muy normal sentir envidia de nosotros los marroquíes y de nuestra estable monarquía .😉

  • @patriotUSA2007
    @patriotUSA2007 4 місяці тому +10

    Fascinating and important history. Thank you!

  • @larrygottenberg853
    @larrygottenberg853 4 місяці тому +10

    Thank you for telling this story!!! I was blessed to visit Tangier in the 2000's..

  • @letskeepintouchchannel7860
    @letskeepintouchchannel7860 4 місяці тому +9

    Thank you so much for sharing All these incredible information with us. We really appreciate it 🙏

  • @johncope4977
    @johncope4977 4 місяці тому +6

    It warms my heart to hear how good men showed great mercy to vulnerable people in terrible times. It remind that almighty God's love inhabits the hearts of men everywhere, if they are willing. Praise His holy name.

  • @4ajustpeace
    @4ajustpeace 4 місяці тому +25

    Thank you for your video. I just found your channel and look forward to exploring it. In a sheltered workshop for developmentally disabled adults, in a small town in Pennsylvania, USA, we work with staff from Morocco, Algeria, Sudan, and other African states. The world is reaching out to each other. Thank you for your efforts.

    • @masoodraja
      @masoodraja  4 місяці тому +1

      Thank you so much and welcome.

  • @GTX1123
    @GTX1123 4 місяці тому +4

    Thank you for sharing this Dr. Raja. This is the first time I have heard this. This man saved the lives of many Jews - both the descendents of some still in Morocco and many Israelis who would have never been born otherwise. What a wonderful story.

  • @Callmequeen2428
    @Callmequeen2428 4 місяці тому +24

    Thank you

  • @MariaNI-yf1bz
    @MariaNI-yf1bz 4 місяці тому +18

    3xcellent content. He saved fellow Moroccans. He said righfully :
    "There are no J* ws in Morocco. There are only Moroccan subjects,”
    Moroccan J ws are regarded as or not "foreigners" Unlike Europe, the J ws of Morocco are seen as "native" too, who practised often similar Berber or Amazigh traditions. So they are considered Moroccans, only with a different faith.❤ Morocco has acknowledged by law that Moroccan J ws are a very importsnt component in Moroccan idenity. Who shaped the countries cultural tradition too. So they are not "new comers" to Morocco but where there long before Christismity and even Islam reached present day Morocco.

    • @masoodraja
      @masoodraja  4 місяці тому +2

      Thank you.

    • @pln8503
      @pln8503 4 місяці тому

      Yes, I believe also that the Yahuwdim, wrongly labelled "Jews" were there before
      chr stianity and isl m.

  • @blogblogblog-dj5ed
    @blogblogblog-dj5ed 4 місяці тому +4

    It is very important in these divisive times to have detailed accounts like this, of the possibility of mutual respect and integrity above any and all differences that may exist in the belief systems and cultures of people on this planet. Knowledge like this will surely help to save lives. Thank you

    • @masoodraja
      @masoodraja  4 місяці тому

      Thank you so much for your thoughtful comment.

  • @debra6741
    @debra6741 4 місяці тому +4

    I never knew this! Thank you for sharing.

  • @terrierkeeper
    @terrierkeeper 4 місяці тому +12

    God Bless Him.

  • @dshevach77
    @dshevach77 4 місяці тому +15

    In Israel most jews doesn't feel a special connection with the land that their ancestors came from before moving to Israel with the rare exception of Morocco. Every one has a special story about the country and the monarchy. My family per say is Moroccan Jewish that migrated to the Brazilian Amazon, for 7 Generations we never identified ourselves as Brazilians, but as Moroccan Jews (this is how I identify myself, even though never been to Morocco), we kept the language Haketia and traditions including mimouna, but the most interesting thing is that my greatgrandfather had a photo of Mohamed V together with Baba Sali and Ribbi Shimon Bar Yochai. We included a special prayer for him every yer on his aniversary of death.
    We are aware that during our stay in Morocco not everything was perfect such as the case of Solika Hachuel (haSedaka, Lala Solika) but overall was a much better experience than most other places.

    • @MariaNI-yf1bz
      @MariaNI-yf1bz 4 місяці тому +6

      You have the right to apply for your Moroccan nationality. Moroccan J ws are Moroccan first and foremost, and are considered part of Moroccan heritage and identity too. You are very welcome to come to visit your country.

    • @dshevach77
      @dshevach77 4 місяці тому +4

      @@MariaNI-yf1bz my family left fez in 1885, as they migrated to the Brazilian Amazonan, it was 7 generations ago, I don't know for how many generations they keep available the nationality option.

    • @latifahqueen9310
      @latifahqueen9310 4 місяці тому +2

      @@dshevach77very welcome of course But if you are a Zionist stay away 😊

    • @candicechristian7344
      @candicechristian7344 4 місяці тому +2

      You really need too go it's a beautiful country and beautiful and handsome people. Loved it , its stayed with me every day. Blessings 🛐❤

    • @khadijasahib5973
      @khadijasahib5973 4 місяці тому +1

      You are Moroccan, and we always welcome you back to your native land Morocco :)

  • @williambarr2698
    @williambarr2698 4 місяці тому +4

    At one time Jews, Christians, and Muslims lived in the same neighborhoods in peace. They respected each other as followers of Abraham.
    We should all stop listening to the politicians and follow our hearts.

  • @margitwes6495
    @margitwes6495 4 місяці тому +15

    Thank you for this. Some of us knew this history and try to pass it on, it is not always welcome.

    • @masoodraja
      @masoodraja  4 місяці тому +1

      Thank you.

    • @jacquesassayag9066
      @jacquesassayag9066 4 місяці тому +1

      There are segments of this population either in-denial ignorant or Indiferent However rest-assured mon Sahibi those that forgets past surety will fid selves i
      In midst of Lions Den-soon enough I speak as a native Tanja wee with all bones of our ancestry in Magreb.Tanja be more specific However remind those that if they’re in denial of this past period history be mindful nothing is impossible. Our beloved King was loved more than anyone aye capable understanding. He loved his Moroccan subjects - Side note my uncle was one of-the His Majesty’s /sultans accountants ❤

  • @HeleneFER
    @HeleneFER 4 місяці тому +6

    Thank you so much Dr Masood.
    You are such an important voice in today’s polarized world

  • @susettemclachlan8765
    @susettemclachlan8765 4 місяці тому +13

    The Jews in Morocco were always very entrenched in Moroccan society and politics and had a positive impact on the country

    • @masoodraja
      @masoodraja  4 місяці тому

      Thank you for sharing your thoughts.

    • @MariaNI-yf1bz
      @MariaNI-yf1bz 4 місяці тому +1

      The Jcws of Morocco, not in. Moroccans J ws are seen as part of Moroccan heritage and identity too. They are not "foreigners" Its not for instance "je wish" vs "Muslim" in Morocco and never been. Its Moroccans first and firemost.

    • @MariaNI-yf1bz
      @MariaNI-yf1bz 4 місяці тому +4

      @@masoodraja did you know that the Moroccan political advisor of the King, Andre Azulay is J wish too, a Moroccan Amazigh(better known as Berber) J ew. So very rooted, for thousands of years.

    • @masoodraja
      @masoodraja  4 місяці тому

      @@MariaNI-yf1bz Thank you for sharing. I didn’t know that.

  • @shamim621
    @shamim621 4 місяці тому +15

    Thank you so much for your educational insightful videos and taking the time to share with us

  • @donnavorce8856
    @donnavorce8856 4 місяці тому +24

    Thank you

  • @TheTariqibnziyad
    @TheTariqibnziyad 4 місяці тому +14

    Long live his grandson our king Mohammed VI

  • @MountainMitch
    @MountainMitch 4 місяці тому +9

    Thank you for giving us a recollection of a moment of peace!

  • @kawzer8690
    @kawzer8690 4 місяці тому +8

    As Moroccan, and a muslim, I'm proud to be part of a country ruled by cherifian family, following the teachings of Islam, which saved jews and where jews and muslims lived in peace for centries❤️🇲🇦❤️

  • @melinaouzouni6151
    @melinaouzouni6151 4 місяці тому +4

    Thank you so much!!!!

  • @SigMaQuint
    @SigMaQuint 4 місяці тому +10

    This is leadership.

  • @stevep5408
    @stevep5408 4 місяці тому +2

    Thank you for your academic honesty and acknowledging your lack of academic absolutism! Honesty will draw more inquiring minds and encourage people to research things for themselves. I only passed through Morraco once. The people were friendly, not overbearing or threatening when running their business endeavors at the airport, " helping" you find your transport to your hotel. Encouraged me to come back and visit Morraco and spend time. Great breakfast, polite people, hustling to feed their families in a pleasant, assisting way!

    • @masoodraja
      @masoodraja  4 місяці тому

      Thank you for your thoughts.

  • @mikkayosef8008
    @mikkayosef8008 4 місяці тому +17

    "Mohammad Youssef" what a mighty, beautiful name! 2 mighty prophet's one thee most mighty, the other, thee most beautiful, may the peace & blessings of Allah swt be upon them both and May Allah swt shower Sultan Mohammad Youssef with His Mercy! May Allah swt be pleased with him!

    • @masoodraja
      @masoodraja  4 місяці тому

      Thank you.

    • @mikkayosef8008
      @mikkayosef8008 4 місяці тому +2

      @masoodraja your welcome brother, and just so you know (and maybe I should not share this online) the late Sultan and I share this beautiful name! I also am Muhammad ibn Youssef! Pleasure to meet you brother! 🤝 🙂

    • @masoodraja
      @masoodraja  4 місяці тому

      @mikkayosef8008 Thank you and welcome!!

    • @solomons5669
      @solomons5669 4 місяці тому

      His name is not Youssef. His name is Mohamed Bin Youssef. Which means son of Youssef. His father was named Youssef.

    • @mikkayosef8008
      @mikkayosef8008 4 місяці тому

      @solomons5669 yeah, calm down bud, I understand this better than you!

  • @HELENTROY-bf2sn
    @HELENTROY-bf2sn 4 місяці тому +3

    Yesss so good to see the world when christians jews muslims hindus etc live togetherharmoneously, understand each other & love each other..❤❤

    • @masoodraja
      @masoodraja  4 місяці тому

      Thank you. Yes, let’s hope we can have this world even now.

  • @nni9310
    @nni9310 4 місяці тому +4

    Thank you for posting this video. It is good to know this.

  • @cecilyupdegraff2559
    @cecilyupdegraff2559 3 місяці тому +2

    I love the stories of people saving Jews throughout WWII. I or 2 here and there, the couple hundred Schindler saved, and now I know the Moroccan Sultan saved his Jewish citizens. We need more stories like this. There are good, kind and brave people all over the world and this is another example that it is possible for us all to get along. Thank you for sharing.

  • @karolynbates1668
    @karolynbates1668 3 місяці тому +2

    Bravo. Thank you for sharing this event illustrating a moment in history that is little known. Bravo to the Sultan for protecting his people beyond their ethnicity.

  • @IreneCosme-zd9fg
    @IreneCosme-zd9fg 4 місяці тому +4

    This is my grandparents history. May Mohammed V and family be blessed for what they did for the jewish at that terrible period.

    • @masoodraja
      @masoodraja  4 місяці тому

      Thank you for sharing.

  • @louiselabarbera3004
    @louiselabarbera3004 3 місяці тому +2

    Wonderful video. The Sultan took a Righteous stand. Saved the lives of the Moroccan Jews.

  • @user-cq8ih4hj1u
    @user-cq8ih4hj1u 4 місяці тому +5

    My parents used to tell me about the king Muhammed the 5. They use to talk about his courage, and kindness. He was and still is very respected among the jewish community

    • @masoodraja
      @masoodraja  4 місяці тому +1

      Thank you so much for sharing your story.

  • @vertimaron
    @vertimaron 4 місяці тому +4

    الحمد لله نحن في المغرب لا نربى على كراهية الٱخر مهما كان عرقه أو دينه! كل الناس سواسية وتصرفاتهم هي التي تقيمهم وليس أصلهم....

  • @elizabethgrainger4861
    @elizabethgrainger4861 4 місяці тому +2

    Thank you for this I am so pleased you have brought this truth to us

  • @francesbernard2445
    @francesbernard2445 3 місяці тому +1

    Thank you for publishing this. I did not know about this story. 250,000 is a whole lot of people for one person to save from dying.

  • @donaldtick8432
    @donaldtick8432 4 місяці тому +2

    Thank you for your nice thought.

  • @MauricePerla
    @MauricePerla 4 місяці тому +14

    Muhammad the 5th managed to balance his responsibilities, French pressure, and his conscience. A position that many rulers can draw inspiration from it.

    • @masoodraja
      @masoodraja  4 місяці тому

      Thank you. Yes, I agree!!

  • @mimi_x_mimi
    @mimi_x_mimi 4 місяці тому +5

    Moroccan Jews honor Morocco anywhere they go because they proudly say they have Moroccan heritage and have no issue that the Monarchy is Muslim, this says a lot. The conflict in Israel truly doesnt portray Jews. Even in Palestine Jews and Muslims lived peacefully together always. The Jews of Morocco are true descendants of Jacob.

  • @theress9063
    @theress9063 3 місяці тому +1

    A beautiful story we need to learn over and over again.

    • @masoodraja
      @masoodraja  3 місяці тому

      Thank you. Yes, I agree.

  • @mdj1199
    @mdj1199 3 місяці тому +1

    Thank you so much for this information.
    This is something nobody talked about.
    Peace unto you all ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @AMBDBR
    @AMBDBR 4 місяці тому +2

    Thanks for shedding light on this, very interesting information. Cheers!

  • @kimberlyperrotis8962
    @kimberlyperrotis8962 3 місяці тому +1

    Blessed are the peacemakers. Thank you for sharing this story with us, Doctor.

  • @lorettademaio4334
    @lorettademaio4334 3 місяці тому +1

    I didn't know this and I am so glad that you shared it. Wish we could all just live in peace with one another.

    • @masoodraja
      @masoodraja  3 місяці тому +1

      Thank you. Yes, I hope for a peaceful world too.

  • @martinemjt
    @martinemjt 4 місяці тому +4

    thankyou for the vid. so much still needs to be revealed about history. what a great leader.

  • @KosherGoddess
    @KosherGoddess 4 місяці тому +2

    Thank you for sharing this! Very brave!

  • @JacquelynRobinson-u2i
    @JacquelynRobinson-u2i 3 місяці тому +2

    Unbelievable, I never knew about this. G__ bless a King who stands up to support his prople.

    • @masoodraja
      @masoodraja  3 місяці тому

      Thank you. Yes, he was a good and caring ruler.

  • @elvisiscat
    @elvisiscat 4 місяці тому +11

    Didn’t know about this video until I saw your correction clip. You are teaching (autocorrect typed “reaching” which is also true hehe) me on so many levels. Am grateful to you & your channel. I recently started on the Paulo Freire “Pedagogy of the Oppressed” series. Decided to just listen right now, and will go back as I start reading the book since I was eager to get my feet wet in Freire’s teachings before getting a chance to read the book. Am glad I didn’t delay watching it, b/c the insights & lessons couldn’t have come at a better time. And thank you for covering Edward Said’s book. Orientalism, in your book series as well. ✊☮️❤️

    • @masoodraja
      @masoodraja  4 місяці тому +2

      Thank you so much and welcome. I will restart the series on Said after I have concluded Freire!!

    • @elvisiscat
      @elvisiscat 4 місяці тому +1

      @@masoodraja 🙌Thanks for the heads up! Great news! 🥰

  • @LuisVillanuevaCubero
    @LuisVillanuevaCubero 3 місяці тому +1

    Thank you for sharing this with us.

  • @semsemeini7905
    @semsemeini7905 4 місяці тому +8

    True he is a held a Hero by the Moroccan Jews. Actually the first wave of emigration came already in 586 BC when the Assyrians and Babylonians attacked Israel and Judea. Look at the history of the Jews of Djerba, Tunisia. Then after the expulsion by the Romans Jews settled throughout North Africa.

    • @masoodraja
      @masoodraja  4 місяці тому +3

      Thank you for sharing your knowledge

  • @AlexandraDelRio1
    @AlexandraDelRio1 3 місяці тому +1

    Thank you for your content. From Portugal

  • @tshwenyegomakhaza9980
    @tshwenyegomakhaza9980 4 місяці тому +2

    Thank you so much for your informative videos Dr Raja. It is very important that you broadcast this information so that people are informed of the relationship between Jews and Muslims before the Balfour Declaration.

  • @cigdemkarasu3336
    @cigdemkarasu3336 4 місяці тому +3

    Thank you. The information is much appreciated.

  • @stephaniecarrow4898
    @stephaniecarrow4898 4 місяці тому +2

    Very helpful information. Thank you.

  • @DeanHarringtonimages
    @DeanHarringtonimages 4 місяці тому +2

    Thank you for this video. Sultan Mohammed V of Morocco visited Rom Landau in San Francisco on his US tour. Please do a series or at least a piece on this very interesting historian.

    • @masoodraja
      @masoodraja  4 місяці тому

      Thank you. I will see if I can learn more about it when I have some time.