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01/07/202401/01/2025 dvir_rge

Rabbi Grossman visited an air force base: “We have witnessed the wonderful expressions of Israeli unity. Our request is that we protect it”

Israel Prize Recipient, Rabbi Yitzchak David Grossman, visited an air force base yesterday, encouraging the ground crew and the pilots who work day and night to protect the security of the State of Israel.

The Rabbi spoke with the soldiers about the importance of the nation’s unity during these days and thanked them for their holy mission to protect the Jewish People.

Rabbi Grossman: “We have witnessed the wonderful expressions of Israeli unity. Our request is that we protect it – so that we are united all the time and not just in times of trouble. We must be ‘brothers in arms’ on a very basic level – without hatred, without disputes, knowing how to disagree and think differently, but also knowing that only if we are united – ‘as one man and one heart’ – no other nation can overcome us. However, if we are not, this is the greatest danger, as we saw what happened.”

The Rabbi strengthened and encouraged and blessed each and every one of them. At the end of the visit, the Rabbi held a prayer service together with the soldiers for the recovery of our wounded soldiers and the speedy return of all the hostages.

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26/06/202401/01/2025 dvir_rge

Despite this unconventional year | Migdal Ohr pupils put on an end of year performance and celebrated the end of the school year.

The 2023-2024 school year was not a conventional year. This year, the pupils were forced to experience the spirit of war – the difficult news every day, the lack of familiar routine and a heavy feeling that we all carry around – all of these have become a turbulent experience for the young pupils.

At the Migdal Ohr Organization’s educational institutions, we made sure to minimize the damaging effects of the war and to create a routine and sense of security for the pupils. We are proud of our dear pupils, who with their intelligence and wisdom, have adapted to the new reality and successfully completed the year.

The end of the school year party at the Migdal Ohr educational institutions were held in the shadow of war; but for a moment, they provided us with moments of happiness and satisfaction.

Although the school year was unconventional, the pupils put on a performance and celebrated its conclusion.

We wish all our pupils a quiet and beneficial vacation, when they can gather their strength and then return next year with renewed energy, and with God’s help it will be a year of peace, security and tranquility. Have a nice vacation!

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22/06/202401/01/2025 dvir_rge

12th graders from Zoharim Youth Village celebrated their graduation with a moving performance. Education Minister, Mr. Yoav Kisch told the pupils: “There is no boundary you cannot surpass”

Last week, a graduation party was held for 12th class of Zoharim Youth Village, attended by Education Minister, Yoav Kisch, and Israel Prize Recipient, Rabbi Yitzchak David Grossman, founder of the youth village.

Our pupils prepared a moving graduation performance – acting, singing and playing instruments – everyone thoroughly enjoyed it.

However, this year, alongside the happiness, the pupils were also concerned – what will come next? The teens who stood on the stage are about to start their military service and the vast majority will enter combat units.

The usual greetings we say to our graduates became prayers this year – We all pray to God that he assist and stand beside them, spread over them His tabernacle of peace, and return them home safely and in happiness.

The youth village staff reminded the new graduates that they will always have a home to come home to for a respite from the army, if they feel the need for reinforcement, a hug or support. Zoharim is always there for them.

Zoharim is home. Zoharim is family.

Education Minister Yoav Kisch said: “I am very proud of you. Proud of the youth village pupils, graduates, staff – you are a breath of fresh air.

This is what you do here at this youth village by taking young people from difficult places and enabling them to realize their potential and do the best that they can. A group of people performing a mission that changes the lives of many alumni.

And you, the pupils – there is no boundary you cannot surpass!

חתני בר המצווה של מגדל אור, הרב והרבנית גרוסמן ומשפחת עובדיה

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06/06/202401/01/2025 dvir_rge

A very moving Bar Mitzvah ceremony was held at Migdal Ohr for pupils who reached the age of mitzvot and for children from northern settlements who were evacuated from their homes

Every boy who reaches the age of mitzvot deserves to stand proudly at his Bar Mitzvah ceremony, surrounded by happy family and excited friends. This is a significant milestone in his life, symbolizing the transition from childhood to maturity; however, there are children who are unable to celebrate on this day, because their families do not have the means or because they have no family at all. These children are embarrassed, disappointed and sad, instead of being happy.

Yesterday, we held a very moving bar mitzvah ceremony, thanks to the generosity of Yardena and Yossi Ovadia, who volunteered to organize a big happy party for dozens of children from Migdal Ohr’s educational institutions, together with a group of children from northern settlements who were evacuated from their homes and they too cannot celebrate as they would in times of peace.

The children received tefillin and a siddur and were treated to a party that they will remember for the rest of their lives.

Mazal tov to the Bar Mitzvah boys!

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20/05/202401/01/2025 dvir_rge

The first Zoharim Youth Village marathon was held last week, in memory of the Israeli heroes who fell protecting the homeland during the war that still continues

Chaim Dan Blumkin, director of the youth village dormitories, told the pupils as they began the marathon: “You are making history as participants in the youth village’s first marathon. With God’s help, you will return here in a few yeas as alumni, and you will tell the pupils who come after you that you took place in the first marathon. You are part of the history not just for this reason, but also because you are running during a period that will be remembered in the history of your people. Everything we have gone through since October 7th is a chapter, one of the most important in the history of the Jewish People. Today we run in memory of those who fell in battle, in their memory and in their honor.”

At the youth village, the sorrow did not pass over us and two of our counselors lost their brothers in the difficult battles in Gaza. They told their pupils about their beloved brothers, their amazing personalities and great heroism.

This marathon is in their memory and in memory of all those who fell during this terrible war.

First Sergeant Tzvika Lavi, of blessed memory

Son of Miriam and Moshe, soldier in the Fire Formation (551), 699^th battalion. He fell in battle in the northern Gaza strip on the 29^th of Kislev 5784 (December 11, 2023). He was 30 years old when he fell.

Tzvika left behind a wife, three children, brothers and sisters.

First Sergeant Ari Yehiel Zanilman, of blessed memory

Son of Miriam and Avraham Reuven, combat soldier in the 8111^th battalion of Division 5, fell in battle in the Gaza Strip on the 27^th of Kislev 5784 (December 10, 2023). He was 32 years old when he fell.

Ari left behind a wife, three children, parents and siblings.

May his memory be a blessing.

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16/05/202401/01/2025 dvir_rge

The Face of an Angel | Sergeant Daniel Hemo, alumnus of the Migdal Ohr educational institutions, combat soldier in the 202nd regiment of the Paratrooper Corp, fell in battle in the northern Gaza strip.

Daniel, the son of Eliyahu and Sara, grew up in Tiberias; and in recent years, he lived in Netanya. During his childhood, he attended the Migdal Ohr Middle School and was an inquisitive, intelligent boy who was loved by his classmates and teachers.

His classmates from Migdal Ohr eulogized him: Daniel only wanted to do good, before he began his army service he told everyone: “I want to do meaningful things in the IDF for the benefit of the State of Israel.”

Israel Prize Recipient, Rabbi Yitzchak David Grossman, founder of the Migdal Ohr Organization said this morning: “Our heart breaks to hear this terrible news. The sadness and pain hit us when we were informed that Daniel had fallen. Daniel studied with us and was a beloved and special boy. Daniel will remain a boy. He was 20 years old when he fell.”

We share the sorrow of the family in its most difficult hour.

Blessed is the true judge.

The funeral will take place today (Thursday), the 8^th of Iyar 5784 at the Netanya Military Ceremony at 14:00

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08/04/202401/01/2025 dvir_rge

At Migdal Ohr’s educational institutions, the bat mitzvah girls celebrate this exciting year with a myriad of activities to mark the occasion.

At Migdal Ohr’s educational institutions, the girls have begun to celebrate this special year of mitzvot.

The Migdal Ohr educational staff prepared an annual program for the Bat Mitzvah girls, to ensure they have an unforgettable year.

Adolescence is a significant part of the personal development of each and every one of them; however, there are girls whose families are not capable of mentoring them and providing them with an enjoyable bat mitzvah year and certainly cannot afford a ceremony or event. At Migdal Ohr, the girls receive all the attention and love and they all celebrate together and mark this exciting year with very exciting activities packed with moving experiences.

This week, the pupils went on a trip and attended a challah baking workshop, visited holy sites, were treated to a boat ride and took part in educational and empowering activities.

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13/03/202401/01/2025 dvir_rge

Rabbi Grossman to the mother of Idan Shtivi, taken hostage in Gaza: “We desperately pray for the salvation of God and pray for Idan’s safe and complete return and the return of all the dear hostages”

Yesterday was a very moving day at the Migdal Ohr educational institutions, when the mother of Idan Shtivi, who was taken hostage to Gaza, met Israel Prize Recipient, Rabbi Yitzchak David Grossman and the children of the Migdal Ohr educational institutions.

Idan, 28 years of age, an amateur photographer and student, came to the Nova Festival to photograph the party, when the vicious terrorist attack began. He escaped in his car, but was caught by terrorists in an ambush. His friends were murdered and he was taken captive to Gaza. Idan has been held hostage by the Hamas for 159 days.

The Rabbi encouraged Dalit, Idan’s mother, and told her that he and the thousands of pupils at Migdal Ohr pray every day for the release of the hostages from the Hamas captivity. Rabbi Grossman: “We desperately pray for the salvation of God and pray for Idan’s safe and complete return and the return of all the dear hostages.” The Rabbi blessed Dalit that she would hear good news soon.

A particularly moving moment was when the Migdal Ohr children’s choir sang and dedicated the song Let It Be to the mother. We all pray for the safe return of Idan and all the 134 hostages still in captivity.

“Let is be, let it be

Please let it be

Everything we ask for, let it be”

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04/03/202401/01/2025 dvir_rge

11th and 9th graders from Zoharim Youth Village went to the desert to get away from the painful reality and returned with a better control of their lives

At Zoharim Youth Village, we are making sure to continue with our annual activities and to provide our pupils with a stable framework, especially during this tumultuous period.

This year, 9^th and 11^th graders went to the desert, for a break of a few days from the painful reality and returned with a better control of their lives, so they can carry on navigating their life trajectories.

For three days, they coped with the desert conditions on their own. In the past, the Zoharim pupils have experienced a complex reality and had to cope with great difficulty; however, they chose to change their life path. During this desert trip, they learned about their abilities to cope with challenges and difficulties that they often try to avoid on a daily basis.

They learned to read a map and the stars, to navigate, light a fire, cook and find shelter; but primarily, they learned about their hidden abilities and sense of self-competence that will lead them to take a new path of success and actualization.

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21/02/202401/01/2025 dvir_rge

The girls at the Afikei Ohr Youth Village thank the wives of reserve soldiers and present them with a special toiletry gift package

The heroines living in Israel’s home front are the wives of the reserve soldiers, who must cope with the absence of their spouse, fighting to continue to run the household, go to work and raise their children alone.

The pupils of Afikei Youth Village, established by Israel Prize Recipient Rabbi Yitzchak David Grossman, think about these women all the time.

The girls created soaps, perfumes and other toiletries for each of the wives of the reservists in Migdal HaEmek, and presented them with a beautiful gift with a note they wrote:

“For you, whose husband was called up

And you yourself have dedicated yourself

And do so happily

You have given everything to the war effort,

We wish you much strength, and pleasant moments

We wish you all the best

And a month filled with blessing

We appreciate you very much, from the Girls at Afikei Ohr”

During the month of Adar, when it is customary to be happy, it was important to the Afikei Ohr Youth Village pupils to bring a smile to the faces of these women, whose difficulties are not always seen.

They were delighted to see the women smiling when receiving the beautiful gift.

The girls of Afikei Ohr and the entire Jewish People appreciate you.

Rabbi Grossman visited an air force base: “We have witnessed the wonderful expressions of Israeli unity. Our request is that we protect it”

Despite this unconventional year | Migdal Ohr pupils put on an end of year performance and celebrated the end of the school year.

12th graders from Zoharim Youth Village celebrated their graduation with a moving performance. Education Minister, Mr. Yoav Kisch told the pupils: “There is no boundary you cannot surpass”

A very moving Bar Mitzvah ceremony was held at Migdal Ohr for pupils who reached the age of mitzvot and for children from northern settlements who were evacuated from their homes

The first Zoharim Youth Village marathon was held last week, in memory of the Israeli heroes who fell protecting the homeland during the war that still continues

The Face of an Angel | Sergeant Daniel Hemo, alumnus of the Migdal Ohr educational institutions, combat soldier in the 202nd regiment of the Paratrooper Corp, fell in battle in the northern Gaza strip.

At Migdal Ohr’s educational institutions, the bat mitzvah girls celebrate this exciting year with a myriad of activities to mark the occasion.

Rabbi Grossman to the mother of Idan Shtivi, taken hostage in Gaza: “We desperately pray for the salvation of God and pray for Idan’s safe and complete return and the return of all the dear hostages”

11th and 9th graders from Zoharim Youth Village went to the desert to get away from the painful reality and returned with a better control of their lives

The girls at the Afikei Ohr Youth Village thank the wives of reserve soldiers and present them with a special toiletry gift package

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