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Hebron Office
770 Avraham Avinu
Hebron, Israel 90100
US # in Hevron
718 689 1137
Hevron # in Hevron
972 2 996 0770
News
Kollel Siyum Celebrates Chof-Daled Teves
February 01, 2012
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Members of the Menucha Rochel Kollel's night shift celebrated Chof-Daled Teves, the yahrtzeit of the Alter Rebbe, with a siyum on Tanya after two years of learning...
Chanukah Doughnut Wars in Hebron
February 01, 2012
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The menorah glow and all the doughnuts are gone, but it's not too late to update you on the Chabad in Hebron Chanukah experience...
Cermony Launches Gan Dagan
February 01, 2012
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In a moving ceremony Gan Dagan was officially inaugurated, capping a two year process of planning and construction...
Building Update: Almost Done. Got Furniture?
February 01, 2012
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Beit Chaya Mushka is in its final stages of construction. Be on the lookout for an announcement of the chanukas habayis inauguration celebration in the coming months...
VIP Visit from Dnepropetrovsk
February 01, 2012
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What better way to celebrate your birthday than fly to Israel and tour Hebron?...
Building Preview: Danny's Birthday Farbrengen
February 01, 2012
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Rabbi Danny will be celebrating his 40th birthday with a farbrengen gathering in the new, almost finished, Beit Chaya Mushka building, on Sunday, Februrary 12 at 8pm...
BUILDING CAMPAIGN and FORTHCOMING VISIT
August 12, 2011
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We are nearing the final stages of our building campaign!...
GIVATI UNIT DEPARTS AFTER SIX MONTHS
August 12, 2011
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The Givati Unit held a farewell ceremony outside of Mearat Hamachpela after serving for half a year in Hevron...
From the airport…straight to Hevron!
August 12, 2011
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Two special groups of tourists visited Hevron this month...
CHAYALOT (WOMEN SOLDIERS) CELEBRATE JEWISH WOMEN’S DAY
August 12, 2011
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The chayalot participated in lectures, cooking and baking, crafts and quizzes...
NEW CHASSIDUS LIBRARY ESTABLISHED in MEARAT HAMACHPELA
August 12, 2011
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A new library was installed in honor of the Rebbe...
June 15, 2011
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Thanks to "Artists 4 Israel", a group of graffiti artists from around the globe who love Israel and visit cities such as Sderot and Ariel are leaving their imprint. Hevron underwent two days of a facelift - from ugly duckling to colorful and exciting.
Chabad Terrace Events
June 15, 2011
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Chabad of Hevron joined with the Lever family from London for a scrumptious barbeque honoring the Givati Brigade serving in and around Chevron. The soldiers enjoyed the short respite and the great meal in the middle their duties. Chabad of Hevron welcomes and offers spiritual and physical nourishment and a home away from home to all soldiers serving in our holy city.
Pre-Shavuos Party
June 15, 2011
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Last week we celebrated "Hevron Liberation Day", marking the 44th anniversary since the IDF entered Hevron on the 3rd day of the 6-Day War.
A pre-Shavous party, led by Batsheva Cohen, was held on our Chabad terrace for the female soldiers serving in our area to celebrate the occasion.
Lag B'Omer Festivities
June 15, 2011
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Over one hundred years ago, the fifth Lubavitcher Rebbe, the Rebbe Rashab, appealed to his Chassidim in Hevron to buy the right to light the main Lag b'Omer bonfire in Hevron on his behalf. Following this tradition, Chabad of Hebron sponsors the Lag B'Omer festivities in Hevron annually.
Chabad House for Hevron
June 15, 2011
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Thank G-d construction on our Chabad House Beit Chaya Mushka in Kiryat Arba is progressing.
We have completed about 80% and hope to open up for Rosh Hashanah 5772. Your contributions are vital (no government support), so please open
A Special Welcome (and Bar Mitzvah) to the Givati Unit
February 23, 2011
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Avraham Sutton from Brooklyn, New York, together with his family, celebrated his Bar Mitzvah with the newly arrived soldiers of the Givati unit...
Chof Daled Shevat - 24 Shevat Yarzeit of Menucha Rochel Slonim
February 23, 2011
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Of all the events in Hebron, one of the most understated is the yarzeit of Rebbetzin Menucha Rochel...
Melave Malka in Honor of Rebbitzen Menucha Rochel
January 26, 2011
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This coming Shabbos is the 24th of Shvat is the Yartzeit of Rebbitzen Menucha Rochel Slonim. Every year at this time, her descendants… from the Slonim family specifically and from the Chassidim who feel they are family according to the saying – Chassidim Ein Mishpocha – Chassidim are one family… come to pray in the ancient
This year there will be a grand Melave Malka in honor of the Yartzeit. The guest speaker...
Menny's Bar Mitzvah - What a Party!
December 31, 2010
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On Teves 5, Rabbi Danny and Batsheva celebrated the Bar Mitzvah of their son Menny...
Tribute to Levi Deitsch ben Zalman Yudah
January 01, 2011
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Rabbi Levi Deitsch, of blessed memory, shliach to Tyson Virginia, who passed away recently, was a very dear friend of Rabbi Danny Cohen. Rabbi Deitsch was a visitor to Hebron.
Chanukah in Hebron
January 02, 2011
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Chabad of Hebron has the distinct honor to be able to say that they added millions of calories to the IDF...
Review of Shabbos Chaya Sarah
November 28, 2010
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They came and came and came to Hebron for Parshas Chayei Sarah. Half of the people came from all parts of Israel. The other half came from all over the world - from as far away as Florida and California.
Important Visitor to Hebron
November 28, 2010
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Guma Aguiar spent a day in Hebron recently with his wife Jamie...
Batsheva and Her Girls!
November 28, 2010
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Batsheva Cohen held a pre-Chaya Sarah get-together in her home with some of the women soldiers of Hebron.
Shabbos Chayei Sarah
October 28, 2010
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Welcome to this most auspicious Shabbat of Chayei Sarah! We thank you for
traveling to one of Israel’s four Holy cities, Hebron. And what about those
souls who could not make it to Hebron? Fear not! Hashem hears all of us no matter where we pray!
Bar Mitzvah - Hevron style
July 09, 2010
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Ever ponder over what gift to give to a Bar Mitzvah boy? In Hevron we ponder a Bar Mitzvah gift a different way. Our Bar Mitzvah boys are looking to give gifts of appreciation to the soldiers standing guard. Shmuel/Sam Liebowitz from California celebrated his Bar Mitzvah in Hevron.
COMBAT GEAR COREOGRAPHY ROCKS THE STREET!
July 08, 2010
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As worldwide media strains to portray Jewish soldiers as powerful brutes, a group of soldiers in Hevron boogied their way down an Arab street in full combat gear. See for yourself how the soldiers change the screech from the local mosque to a sweet melody of rhythm and outright fun!
PEACE NOW – DEFEATED NOW
May 30, 2010
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Last time we heard from Peace Now they were stirring up a media storm about a Mezuzah going up in Hevron. With the next round of the peace pipe they charged Chabad of Hevron with storing menorahs, books and other Mivtzaim material for the soldiers in an abandoned storefront on land owned by Jews since before the 1967 liberation - but was leased to an Arab by the Jewish government.
SHAVUOS: ALL IN ONE DAY
May 30, 2010
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In Eretz Yisroel, Shavuos is only one day so we have to eat as much cheese cake as possible in only… cheese cake and all our Shavuos activites.
FIFTY WOMEN SOLDIERS and a DAIRY MENU
May 25, 2010
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The army brought fifty women soldiers to the Cohen Chabad Mirpeset for a fabulous pre- Shavous program.
Lag B'Omer Hevron Style
May 03, 2010
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Over one hundred years ago, the fifth Lubavitcher Rebbe, known as the Rebbe Rashab instructed his representative in Hevron to purchase the honor of lighting the Lag B’Omer fire on his behalf.
Pesach Sheni Event for Girl Soldiers
May 03, 2010
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On Pesach Sheni, a group of women soldiers gathered on the Cohen Beis Chabad porch to enjoy an event in honor of Pesach Sheni and Lag B’Omer...
Pesach in Hebron
May 03, 2010
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This year three army bases came together in the Beit Romano dining room/basketball court for the Seder. More than two hundred soldiers were in attendance. The Seder was conducted in true Chabad of Hevron style and spirit...
150 JLI Guests Love Hevron!
March 18, 2010
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Chabad of Hevron hosted one hundred and fifty eager participants in the JLI (Jewish Learning Institute) as the main highlight in their educational journey to Eretz Yisroel. The visitors enjoyed hearing about Beit Hadassah – on location - from Mrs. Sara Nachshon; about Beit Chabad in Hevron – on location - from Mrs. Batsheva Cohen; and about Maaras HaMachpela – on location – from Avraham Avinu… well not quite… but we are putting him on the schedule for next year… with Moshiach!
Purim in Hevron
March 04, 2010
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Fantastic… Awesome… Sensational… Purim is a day that is incredible if you do it right…
Bar Mitzvah in Hevron
February 23, 2010
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The Andruiser family from California celebrated their son’s Bar Mitzvah in Hevron. Like any Bar Mitzvah, there was good food, good music and inspiring speeches… but the highlight of this Bar Mitzvah was not the amenities that usually make a Bar Mitzvah special…
Descendants of Menucha Rochel visit Hevron
February 23, 2010
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Descendants of Rebbetizen Menucha Rochel, Laibel and Levi Baumgarten spent a memorable Shabbos in Hevron. On a yearly basis the brothers, who both do the Rebbe’s Shlichus in New York, visit Hevron with groups of people whom they have met through their Shlichus. This year was the first time they stayed for Shabbos.
Menucha Rochel @ Menucha Rochel
February 18, 2010
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In the week of the 24th of Shvat... six month old Menucha Rochel Cohen visited the ancient Chabad cemetery where her namesake is buried... seen here held by her mother and escorted by her older brothers, Shneor Zalman and Yisroel.
Hundreds in Hevron for Rebbitzen’s Yartzeit
February 10, 2010
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Marking 122 years since her passing, hundreds of men and women of all ages - Anash and descendants of Rebbitzen Menucha Rochel - came to Hevron. They gathered at the Rebbitzen’s Kever in the ancient
Tefilin for Friend of the Holtzbergs
February 07, 2010
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The first time Dr. Abraham celebrated his birthday on the Jewish calendar, Chabad of Hevron presented him with a new pair of Tefilin.
Candies for Soldiers from US Teen Group
February 07, 2010
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The Talmud Torah Teen Club of Charlotte, North Carolina sent packages of candies for soldiers in Hevron
24th of SHVAT - REBBITZEN MENUCHA ROCHEL'S YARTZEIT
February 01, 2010
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Chof Daled Shvat - Monday February 8th - marks the Yartzeit of Rebbitzen Menucha Rochel. Bus service is being made available to bring all those wishing to join Chabad of Hevron in the Yartzeit events.
Boxing Champion visits Hebron
December 21, 2009
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Junior welterweight boxing champion Dimitry Salita and his wife Iiana visited hevron during Chanukah. They came together with Rabbi Zalman Liberow of Chabad House of Flatbush.
Dimitri lit the giant Menorah on the third night of Chanukah in front of Maaras HaMachpela.
Chanukah in Hevron
December 21, 2009
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Battalions of Yeshiva boys and Shluchim mobilized to reach thousands of soldiers in the Hevron area to spread the light, warmth and cheer of Chanukah… Chabad style!
Hevron Celebrates with Alex from Coconut Grove
December 12, 2009
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At first Rabbi Felig's suggestion to make his Bar Mitzvah in Hevron seemed unconventional to Alex Swerdlow and his family. Even a little bizzare. But when they thought about it more - they decided to go for it!
Transcendental Yud Tes Kislev Farbrengen
December 10, 2009
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As the Fabrengen was drawing to a close, Bochurim were coming up to Danny to give him a hug and thank him for such an inspirational evening.
Neubort Report on Parshas Chayei Sara
November 30, 2009
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| Danny greeting guests on Erev Shabbos Parshas Chayei Sara |
Amongst the tens of thousands of visitors to Hevron on the Shabbos when the Torah portion speaks about Avraham's acquisition of Hevron... Chabad of Hevron hosted more than a hundred guests and provided Fabrengens around the clock. Crown Heights resident and Chairman of the Vaad HaMesader at 770, author and translator, and research data processor and statistician, Rabbi Shimon Neubort, recorded his experiences on this unusual Shabbos.
The first few paragraphs describe Neubort's obstacles in getting to Hevron. Some readers may find the description confusing - in which case you are urged to skip the first few paragraphs and read on. But for those people who have ever taken a bus in Eretz Yisroel - Neubort's introduction will delight you!
Hebron Fund Dinner Culmination at the Ohel
November 30, 2009
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| Danny in the 'tent' at the Ohel with Simcha Hochbaum, Noam Arnon and another Hebron dignitary. |
Chabad of Hevron works side by side with the members of the Jewish Community of Hebron, associated with the Hebron Fund. The Hebron Fund holds an annual dinner in
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PHOTOGRAPHER "SHOOTS" HEVRON
December 01, 2009
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Photographer Mendy Gechtman spent a day in Hevron taking pictures. They were first posted on ChabadOnLine. We have posted our favorites.
Navy Visits Chabad of Hevron
October 28, 2009
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On Rosh Chodesh MarCheshvan, fifty members of the IDF Navy division visited Hevron for an educational tour. In addition to the traditional historical sites, they visited Chabad of Hevron.
OVERFLOWING CROWD - OVERFLOWING SIMCHA
October 12, 2009
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The parking lot was full, the main hall in Maaras HaMachpela was overcrowded, the Simcha was over powering as more than a thousand people came to Hevron on Motzei Yom Tov to take part in Hakofos Shenios, the extension of Simchas Torah... the Chabad way!
SUKKA MOBILE SKIRTING HEVRON
October 06, 2009
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Sukkos is called Zman Simchasainu - the time of our happiness. Chabad of Hevron brings Lulav, Esrog and Happiness to the people in and around Hevron.
SIMCHAS TORAH EXTENDED - CHABAD STYLE!
October 01, 2009
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Immediately after Shemini Atzeres/Simchas Torah, we are hosting Hakofot Sheniot in Maaras HaMachpela. Busses will be leaving from Binyanai HaUma in Jerusalem (across from the main bus terminal) at 7:15 p.m. The festivities begin at 8 p.m.
For more information - call Rabbi Danny Cohen - 0524 317 299
VAV TISHREI EVENT FOR GIRL SOLDIERS
September 25, 2009
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Noy comes from a secular family and grew up in the
Bar Mitzvah Celebrations in Hevron
September 09, 2009
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Justin Levin from
Hevron's New Menucha Rochel
August 10, 2009
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Rabbi Danny and Batsheva Cohen, Shluchim to Hebron, have named their new baby after Menucha Rochel Slonim, a strong figure in the Hebron Jewish community.
Yaacov Behrman for Lubavitch dot com
Spectacular Melave Malke for Russian Shluchim in Hevron
August 01, 2009
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Every year Chabad Shluchim (emissaries) from the Former Soviet Union hold their annual convention in Eretz Yisroel (
SPECIAL EVENTS FOR GIRL SOLDIERS
June 12, 2009
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They may wear the same colored uniform as the boys and learn the same skills as the boys - but the girls soldiers are unquestionably… girls!
Hevron Shluchos Batsheva Cohen and Michal Nachshon made two Shavuos events so that the girl soldiers on different shifts would all get their chance to participate.
Army Unit Celebrates Bar Mitzvah of Soldier
June 02, 2009
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When Itzik first approached Andre asking him to put on Tefilin, Andre declined.
That was in the afternoon, when Itzik visits the army bases to shmooze with the soldiers, teach them about Torah and offer them Tefilin. But when Itzik encountered Andre when he made his midnight visits to the soldiers standing on duty for 8 hours, Andre opened up and explained his refusal.
WELCOMING A NEW SEFER TORAH TO KOLLEL MENUCHA ROCHEL
March 21, 2009
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Over the past three years, Rabbi Yitzchok Kogan, together with his community in Moscow, have donated nine Torah Scrolls to combat units in the Israel Defense Forces.
On Shabbos Parshas HaChodesh Rabbi Kogan celebrated his grandson's Bar Mitzvah in Hevron. That Sunday, the 26th of Adar, February 22, Kogan and his visiting community members decided to donate a tenth Torah Scroll to Chabad of Hevron.
REMEMBERING MENUCHA ROCHEL DESCENDANT RABBI SHMUEL ELAZAR HALPERIN
March 09, 2009
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| Rabbi Halperin Davening at the renovated Mittler Rebbe's Shul in Avraham Avinu neighborhood, Hevron |
In 1982, Rabbi Shmuel Elazar Halperin OBM initiated the annual pilgrimage to the ancient Chabad cemetery in Hevron, to pray at the resting place of his ancestress Rebbitzen Menucha Rochel, on her Yartzeit, the 24th of Shvat.
NEW TEFILLIN CABINET
March 05, 2009
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| Tefilin Stand |
Shaped like a giant Tefillin, the new Tefillin stand at Maaras Hamapela attracts the attention of potential 'customers.'
The Rebbe's Tefillin Campaign is one of the main projects that Chabad of Hevron promotes amongst the soldiers. We arrange for Tefillin to be brought to soldiers on duty, on base and in remotely located outposts.
FAREWELL TO HEVRON SOLDIERS
February 26, 2009
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| Shaked Givati soldier thanks Danny |
On Rosh Chodesh Adar, Chabad of Hevron was privileged to host a unit of Shaked Givati soldiers. The unit had been serving in Hevron for several months and was about to go to their next assignment. While they were in Hevron they forged a close connection to the Cohen family, especially on Friday nights, when they always knew they were welcome to come for the Shabbos meal.
WOMEN'S EVENT FOR GUSH KATIF REFUGEES IN HEVRON
February 18, 2009
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| Hevron pioneer Sara Nachshon addresses the women of Gush Katif |
Nshei Chabad from Kfar Chabad has held a series of events for the women of Gush Katif who lost their homes and their communities. The Gush Katif refugees literally experienced having the ground taken from under their feet. It is no secret that the Disengagement experience has caused much disorientation and confusion amongst its victims.
Dagan HYD
January 08, 2009
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| Dagan Vertman - on the right - May Hashem Avenge His Blood |
Chabad of Hevron remembers Dagan Vertman HYD of the Golani Brigade as a skilled commander who overstepped his line of duty by leading his soldiers with love and enthusiasm. We were devastated by the news of his death in the battle to stabilize Gaza. Danny first heard the news from his younger brother who was a childhood friend of Dagan. Together the brothers went to pay an emotional Shiva call to Dagan's family.
Progress of the Building
January 02, 2011
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It is very interesting to note that in these days, when the world is clamoring for Israel to freeze all new construction, things in Kiryat Arba are bustling...
Davidson Family Sefer Torah
February 23, 2011
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The Torah will make a journey to its final home in Hebron...
Refuah Shlemah for a Special Friend - Ayal Chaim Hakohen ben Chaya Devorah
February 23, 2011
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A close personal friend of Rabbi Danny, Ayal Chaim Hakohen ben Chaya Devorah needs your help...
Purim Katan! The Small Purim - Friday February 18 - 14 Adar I
February 23, 2011
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Yes ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls! Purim Katan is coming up. That's the small Purim as we are in a leap year...