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A .11134 1 , Oasis in the Mellish: Miracle of Marakech

MARAKECI! — "Enter-
ing the mellah (Jewish quar-
ter) in Marakech, one of
Morocco's most picturesque
cities, is like plugging down
a rabbit hole." says Evelyn
Peters, day care consult-
ant of the Joint Distribution
Committee. But as Alice dis-
covered in Wonderland, even
rabbit holes can be full of
delightful surprises — like
a JDC-supported day care
center.

Tucked deep within the
somber maze of mellah, the
kindergarten is truly an
oasis; lush greenery and
blossoming flowers spring
up from their dilapidated
surroundings as if by magic,
and the open courtyard rings
with the sounds of children
having a good time. "It's
the only place in the mellah
where you'll find birds sing-
ing." Miss Peters says.
Birds and children, that is

painting, clay modeling, and
outdoor games represent just
a few of the activities open
daily to the children.

cinations prevent the spread
of contagious diseases, and
hygiene instruction teaches,
I the children how to safeguard
their health. Afternoon naps
replenish energy spent dur-
i ing the morning, and help
make up for nighttime sleep
lost in the children's noisy,
overcrowded homes, Miss Pe-
: ters said.
Steady emigration since

'1962 has reduced the enroll-

lily currently produced out-
doors

parture in the raising of to•
mat„., will he initia:ed in
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The good care is paying year-olds, but a small old age
off: the children are blossom- home, the community' s social
lag. "They are so lively, out- service, an an OSE clinic
spken, and creative!" Miss which serves the entire mel-
Peters says, pointing to the lah, with special attention to
colorful artwork exhibited on the needy aged. All of these
her office wall. They 'write' are supported by the JDC
their own stories, too," she with United Jewish Appeal
adds. "And they wouldn't be funds, Miss Peters noted.
able to do any of these things "Everyone is helped, from
unless they felt relaxed and birth- to old age — and all un-
happy." der one roof," she said. "I

Along with play activities,
however, sound health and
nutrition must be ensured.
The hot lunch and snacks
served at the center daily
are designed to fill the chil-
dren's minimum nutritional
requirements and give them
The community compound
the energy they need to de.
rive maximum benefit from in the Marrakech mellah can
the program.
boast not only a brood of

Started in 1952 as a cus- . ment to less than 100 chit-
todial service for the poor- , dren today. The smaller
est children in the mellah, classes, however, per mit
the Marakech- kindergarten greater individual attention
has developed a wide range to the children. "Two staff
of services through the years, members remain," Miss Pe-
inluding a sophisticated edu- ters said. "These JDC-trained
cational program, Mias Pe• 'desert flowers' have proven
tors 'said. Up-to-date facili- competent, cooperative, open
ties and a wide variety of to new ideas, and what's
play equipment offer an ar- most important, infinitely
ray of rich educational ex- devoted to the children. They
perience to these children do everything in their power
from poverty-stricken homes. to cherish them and give
Building blocks, a doll cor- them the best program pos-
n e r, singing,
storytelling, sible."

SRAEL ALIYAH
CENTER, INC.

16—Friday, Sept. 8, 1972

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