Synagogue Inaugurated in Homesh 21 Years After Disengagement

Hundreds of people gathered in Homesh on Wednesday evening to mark the renewal of settlement in the area, 21 years after the Israeli disengagement and evacuation of the settlement. The event included the inauguration of a synagogue named after Rabbi Kook, the bringing of a Torah scroll, a central rally, and a performance by artist Bini Landau.

Over the past year, 16 new families have moved to Homesh, bringing the total number of families residing there to approximately 30, spread across two neighborhoods. These new residents include families from various locations in Judea and Samaria, some of whom were previously expelled from Homesh and have now returned, alongside young couples. The new neighborhood is home to families who arrived from settlements across Judea and Samaria.

The event was attended by Homesh residents, activists from 'Homesh First', ministers, rabbis, and the general public. Head of the Samaria Regional Council, Yossi Dagan, stated, "There are moments when you stop for a moment and say thank you. This is one of them. After 21 years of pain, struggle, faith, and effort, we stand here and see life in a place where they tried to leave destruction. The synagogue is returning."