Editing Michael Lipsker (section)

== Shlichus in Meknes ==
In a letter dated 20 Shevat 5710 (1950), ten days after the passing of the Frierdiker Rebbe on 10 Shevat, the Rebbe wrote to Rav Lipsker that before his passing, the Frierdiker Rebbe had discussed with him the need to strengthen Yiddishkeit and Jewish education in Morocco, and requested to send Rav Lipsker there. Rav Lipsker received the letter at the end of Shevat, and although surprised by the instruction to travel to a completely foreign country, he agreed. After informing the Rebbe of his acceptance, the Rebbe maintained correspondence with him regarding preparations for the journey.

Rav Lipsker arrived in Meknes, Morocco in Iyar 5710 (1950) and began establishing a yeshiva. Over the years, he developed a magnificent empire of institutions alongside extensive activities. In the institutions that Rav Lipsker developed and managed according to the Rebbe's instructions, many students learned Torah while getting a taste of Chassidus. Additionally, Rav Lipsker developed extensive activities in various educational frameworks.

The Rebbe sent him many letters and telegrams containing general and specific instructions concerning him, the city's rabbonim, institution directors, students, and community members.

He established the yeshiva with the assistance of Rav Raphael Baruch Toledano, where local bochurim studied diligently in nigleh and Chabad Chassidus, participated in farbrengens, and even took part in hafatzas hamaayanos activities. The menahel and rosh yeshiva was Rav Michael Lipsker. The yeshiva's success led to rapid growth in the number of talmidim, until the first building became too small to accommodate the large number of students. However, the shluchim's budget was not large enough to purchase additional buildings. Therefore, Rav Lipsker rented a very large building that had served as a grain storage facility, and within a short time ensured its adaptation for the yeshiva's needs, including flooring, windows, and much other work. Afterward, the talmidim moved into the building which contained classrooms, a shul, and dormitory rooms. Only the younger yeshiva classes remained in the old building. Additionally, a mikvah was built in the new building for the yeshiva students to enable them to toivel in optimal conditions. The new and magnificent yeshiva building served as a center for yeshiva studies and also as a center for all Chabad celebrations and gatherings in Meknes. Matzos for Pesach were baked in this building for Meknes Jews, and it also hosted the weddings of Rav Lipsker's son and daughter.