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.
The 6.8 magnitude quake that struck the High Atlas Mountains late on Friday killed at least 2,901 people and injured 5,530 making it Morocco's deadliest earthquake since 1960.
Independent Israeli rescue missions deploy to aid Morocco as victims await official assistance.
Many people in surrounding villages say they are surviving off donations from local charities and have received little or no help from the central state authorities.
For the last few days, the team has gone from village to village in the Atlas Mountains providing assistance and treatment to those in need.
Rescuers from Spain, Britain and Qatar were helping Morocco's search teams, while Italy, Belgium, France and Germany said their offers of assistance had yet to be approved.
The death toll rises as devastating earthquake in Morocco reveals harrowing scenes, including the rescue of a newborn still connected by the umbilical cord.
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