by Dr. Guy Bechor, www.gplanet.co.il, translated by Hillel Fendel
Better a decade late than never: Final approval for the Jerusalem Old City Cable Car was received this week when the Supreme Court rejected the various objections submitted by left-wing organizations. It was in May 2013 - nine years ago - that we first reported that the project was approved and expected to be ready in two years' time…
The Bnei Zvi Boys High School has brought in so many students that it needed to create additional dormitories (completed last year) and eight new classrooms! The frame has already been completed and we are now starting the final works.
The Yeshiva of Higher Learning has also grown immensely in recent years and, now that we have completed the new apartment building for married students, we are refocusing our energies towards expanding the cafeteria. We are adding 150 meters (approx. 1615 sq. ft.) and we've already begun the work of setting the foundation.
by Hagit Rosenbaum, Besheva, translated by Hillel Fendel
It was 40 years ago; the Israeli city of Yamit and neighboring communities in the northwestern Sinai Desert were in the final stages of being destroyed so that they could be handed over to Egypt in honor of the Camp David peace agreements. This was the first time that Israel had destroyed Jewish towns for such a purpose.
In honor of Yom HaZikaron, the Bet El IDF Prep Academy held a discussion this morning with Yom Kippur War hero and former Member of Knesset Yaakov "Ketzaleh" Katz.
Tonight, the students held a special ceremony in memory of our brave soldiers who gave their lives to defend the Land of Israel and its citizens.
Rav Yair Rosenthal, the Academy's Head Administrator, reading "K'El Maleh"
Student leading recitation of Tehillim
Student lighting Yizkor candle
Students, staff, and administration standing in respect
Display at the ceremony including yizkor candles in the shape of a Magen David, a sign memorializing soldiers who gave their lives for Israel, and Israeli flags.
The short videos below include some of the songs recited at the ceremony
Bet El IDF Prep Academy Yom HaZikaron Service 5782 (Vocals and guitar)
Bet El IDF Prep Academy Yom HaZikaron Service 5782 (Ani Ma'amin)
Bet El IDF Prep Academy Yom HaZikaron Service 5782 (HaTikvah)
Interview conducted by Sharona Cohen
Miriam Drori, author of the new book "Every Day is a Diamond" - a collection of Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach's teachings to enhance the Sefirat HaOmer with soulful Torahs, hasidic stories, and easy to understand metaphors - shares her personal experiences with Reb Shlomo, why she decided to write a book for the Omer, and blessings for coming home to Israel.
