Category: Itamar News

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!

December 7, 2007

 

Friends of Itamar want to wish all our dear friends a happy Chanukah.

Mazal Tov to the Goldsmith family upon the Bat Mitzvah of their daughter Achishena.

The beautiful fall colors of Itamar!

This week the prime minister of Israel Ehud Olmert lit Chanukah candles in the army base just down the road from Itamar. (Two minutes away) We hope that his experience of spending some time in the holy area of Itamar was an inspiration to him

November 29, 2007

1. Special request! G-d willing Itamar will be celebrating the Hachnasat Sefer Torah on January 21st. We need help in finishing this important project. We are planning a very big celebration including a Seudat Mitzvah for 350 people and a band. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Please pass this message on to your family and friends!

2. This week I had the privilege of spending a morning in Gamla with Jack and Lynda very dear friends of Itamar. It was an unbelievable experience and I recommend it for all of you. The ancient synagogue and site are just fabulous. (Moshe Goldsmith)

3. Friends of Itamar come in different shapes, colors and sizes and we love them all.