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Shlomo Brown is recognized in the correspondence of the Lubavitcher Rebbe as a supporter and participant in the educational initiatives led by Chabad in North Africa during the early 1950s.
The Rebbe addressed Shlomo Brown in a letter dated 23 Iyar, 5711 (1951), expressing gratitude for his contributions to the Chabad educational work in North Africa. The Rebbe enclosed receipts acknowledging Mr. Brown's support and updated him on the significant expansion of these efforts. The letter highlights the establishment and growing reputation of various institutions, including yeshivos, Talmud Torahs for boys and girls, evening courses for workers, and a teachers' seminary. The Rebbe emphasizes the life-saving nature of this work, noting the dangers faced by thousands of Jewish children in the region due to poverty and negative influences.
The Rebbe encourages Mr. Brown to continue his involvement and to inspire others to participate, stressing that such support opens channels for receiving the blessings of the L-rd, both materially and spiritually. The tone of the letter is warm, appreciative, and motivational, underscoring the critical importance of communal responsibility in preserving Jewish identity.