Rabbi Aberjel's Memorial Marked by Expansion of Institutions

A central memorial ceremony, known as a "Hilula," was held last Thursday in Kiryat Malachi to commemorate the 11th anniversary of the passing of Rabbi Yoram Michael Aberjel. The event was led by his son and successor, Rabbi Yisrael Aberjel, who heads the "Ha'Meir La'aretz" institutions.

This year's ceremony held special significance with the inauguration of the "Ha'Meir La'aretz" spiritual center in the city. The Hilula, which took place in the courtyard of the Rothschild Boulevard synagogue, also included the dedication of the synagogue and the welcoming of a new Torah scroll into its sanctuary. This event symbolized the continuation of Rabbi Yoram Aberjel's legacy of Torah dissemination and outreach.

Alongside the memorial and a celebratory meal, the expansion of religious activities in Kiryat Malachi under Rabbi Yisrael Aberjel's leadership was a central theme. The event was attended by numerous rabbis, yeshiva deans, and public figures, including Mayor Eliyahu Lalo Zohar, Members of Knesset Yoav Ben Tzur, Uriel Busso, Yossi Tayeb, and Yinon Azulai, as well as other prominent rabbis.

During the ceremony, participants signed a special document titled "The Tzadik's Covenant," which was described as a "covenant of partnership of light on the great Hilula day." This document expresses commitment to continuing the dissemination of Rabbi Yoram Aberjel's teachings and supporting the Torah and charitable activities of the "Ha'Meir La'aretz" institutions. The signatories pledge to support the spread of his Torah and his charitable works, aiming to "add light from the springs of Torah in holiness and purity throughout the world," while also supporting the organization's charity fund and aid to the needy.