Category: General

March 28, 2008

1. Mazal Tov to the new young couple Hadar & Mordechai Mintz who were married last night. Hadar was born on Kfar Darom in Gush Katif– one of the communities that were destroyed by the Israeli government in its disengagement plan two summers ago. Hadar’s father Ephraim Ayubi, was murdered by terrorists while he was driving Harav Drukman in the Hebron hills.

Hadar did her national service on Itamar and not only fell in love with our community but fell in love with one of our Yeshiva boys! Mordechai who has been studying in the Itamar Yeshiva for the last few years is now doing his mandatory army service. The young couple will be living on Itamar. Harav Avi Ronski the chief Rabbi of the Israeli army and resident of Itamar presided over the wedding ceremony. Harav Drukman was honored with reading the Kitubah. Please enjoy the pictures of the wedding.

2. Mazal Tov to Chaim and Rozilia Shachar on the birth of their son.

3. Mazal Tov to Nitanel and Bat Zion Ronski on the birth of a daughter this week. Nitanal is the son the Rabbi Ronski it was his first daughter after 4 boys. Enjoy the picture of Nitanel who was dressed up on Purim.

4. Itamar welcomes Charlotte Krantz the mother of Leah Goldmith to our community! Charlotte has been following Itamar very closely for the last 23 years watching it grow into a thriving community. Charlotte came to be with her family and spend the Pesach holiday in the place she loves most

March 21, 2008

1. Itamar wishes a happy Purim to all its wonderful friends!

2. Mazal Tov to the Goldbergers on the Brit Milah of their new born son.

3. Best wishes to Yishay Chemo and a blessing to stay safe. Yishay will be drafted this week into the Israeli army.

4. Enjoy the pictures of Itamar residents celebrating Purim.

March 14, 2008

Itamar expresses its condolences to the families of the precious boys that were massacred in Yeshivat Mercaz Haarav last week. A brother of one of the boys learns in the Itamar high school.

The Itamar Chidon Tanach (bible contest) had its first stage exam this week. The test translated in English, is being displayed on our site in order for our Itamar friends to have the opportunity to check their Torah skills as well! Please enjoy.

Mazal Tov to Aryeh and Nechama Goldberger on the birth of their son the Brit will be taking place, G-d willing, on Wednesday.

The spring is here on Itamar – please enjoy the beautiful picture of the almond blossoms. The almond tree is always the first to blossom in Israel.

February 22, 2008

1. The security situation has been difficult for the Itamar residents over the last two weeks. There were some rock throwing attacks on cars driving up the road leading to the community. Besides damage caused to cars, one incident caused a car accident and injury to someone coming to Itamar to pay his condolences to a young family that lost an eight month old baby in crib death. In addition, there were two shooting incidents in Chawarah the near by village leading to Itamar and the other communities of Gav Hahar. Itamar’s young resident Akivah Head was on the bus that was shot on. Thank G-d nobody was hurt but damage was caused to the bus. On the Itamar hilltops a herd of sheep was stolen and there were some additional attempts of theft as well.

2. Mazal Tov to the Chemo family upon the bar Mitzvah of their son. The Itamar community wishes them many more happy events and much success!

3. Itamar is blessed with many ancient archeological sites. In the picture is an ancient wine press dating back to the second temple period. Itamar resident, Shmuel Barak, and engineer who works in the Weizmann Institute of Science in Rechovot has created a modern Itamar wine press. Please enjoy the pictures of his Itamar wine cellar and vineyard.

4. Yitro Asheri is looking to write another Sefer Torah. Anyone interested in purchasing a Torah for their community please contact us.

January 25, 2008

1. The people Itamar want to express our love and gratitude to Hashem for allowing us to merit in the most beautiful Torah celebration in the world! Those who participated in the event described it as a dream; others said that it was like the Simchat Bet Hashoava that is celebrated in the Bet Hamikdash! It was a tremendous spiritual up lift for all! We want to thank all those wonderful people that made this special Simcha event possible. The merit of being part of such a Mitzvah has no boundaries! The letters and portions that you purchased are an everlasting acquisition in the Torah. May this great deed stand at your side for you and your family for all generations. See enclosed slide show.

2. Mazal Tov to Barak and Sarah Melet upon the birth of their daughter after 7 boys!

3. Mazal Tov to Alon and Rachel Zimmerman upon the birth of their second grand daughter

January 18, 2008

1. Itamar is getting ready for the big event this coming Monday January 21st 2008, the celebration of the Hachnasat sefer Torah in memory of the five Itamar children that lost their lives in terror attacks. This is a very special project that is finally coming to a close after a year and a half! I want to thank all our special dear friends that helped make this happen. Those who want to be part of this special Mitzvah still have the opportunity. The last twelve letters are still available for donation each letter is being sold for 250 dollars. Those interested please contact us right away!

2. The Torah scroll was checked by computer to make sure that there were no mistakes. In the picture Yitro is examining the computer results.

3. In the picture – Yitro is displaying the new Jacket that will cover the Torah. We still don’t have a donor for it yet, for those interested – the price is 750 dollars.

4. Yitro sewing up the last parchments to the Torah

January 31, 2008

1. There is nothing more beautiful then observing Itamar and its surroundings covered with a white garment from above. Adults and children as well enjoyed playing outside in the snow as well as cozying it up indoors. Please enjoy the enclosed pictures.

January 10, 2008

1. Mazal Tov to David and Rutie Shushan upon the marriage of their daughter Esther. We wish Esther and her new husband Yishayahu much happiness and success!

2. Mazal tov to Yoel and Chavah Avni on the birth of their twins this week (a girl and a boy!)

3. The Itamar community has been blessed with many young couples. Many of them are Itamar children who decided that there is no better place for them to set up their new home than Itamar. In the picture – Tal Kishner the daughter of Itamar residents, Orna and Eliezer Hishberg, with her new born baby girl.

4. Enjoy the Itamar winter fog!

January 3, 2008

 

1. The families of Itamar want thank Jessica Katz, head of the Yad Leah organization from NJ, for another amazing shipment of clothing to Itamar. There are no words to express the importance of this great Mitzvah! The warm clothing will come in handy for the cold winter months that lie ahead.

2. Mayor Moshe Goldsmith and Refael Meron, the secretary of Itamar, met this week with Gershon Masika, the newly elected head of the Shomron regional counsel. They discussed the vital needs of the community. Mr. Masika promised to do his best to help us further our goals.

3. Alan Nussbaum, representative of the Manhattan chapter of Friends of Itamar visited our community this week. Alan is a special friend and every time he visits Israel he makes visiting Itamar his priority.

4. Enjoy the beautiful winter sunset on Itamar!

5. Please join us in prayer for rain – it has been so far a very arid winter

December 14, 2007

• The children of Itamar enjoyed special Hanukah activities with the help of Itamar’s dear friend Eddie Wunsch

• Dr. Avshalom Koor, famous linguist, visits with Itamar. We really enjoyed his insights on family names.

• Itamar held elections this week. The community wishes success to Rabbi Mayor Goldsmith who was elected again for his second consecutive term and his council. An Itamar, young lady, voting for the first time!