Students Raise Funds for Torah Scroll Honoring Fallen Soldier
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Students at the Hineni Ulpana in Kiryat Malachi raised funds to purchase a Torah scroll dedicated to the memory of fallen soldier Hillel Obadia. The scroll was donated to the Halutzei Gaza community synagogue. The initiative aimed to honor Obadia's deep connection to the Land of Israel and Torah. The dedication ceremony was attended by local officials, including Mayor Eliyahu (Lulu) Zohar, who praised the students' efforts.
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- Students at Hineni Ulpana in Kiryat Malachi raised funds for a Torah scroll honoring fallen soldier Hillel Obadia.
- The Torah scroll was donated to the synagogue of the Halutzei Gaza community in the Gaza region.
- The initiative aimed to memorialize Obadia's deep connection to the Land of Israel and Torah.
- Kiryat Malachi Mayor Eliyahu (Lulu) Zohar attended the dedication ceremony.
- The students' efforts were praised as a demonstration of 'love for Israel' through action.
A Torah scroll was dedicated this week at the Hineni Ulpana in Kiryat Malachi, in memory of fallen soldier Hillel Obadia. The initiative was led by students at the ulpana, who raised funds to purchase the scroll. The scroll was donated to the synagogue of the Halutzei Gaza community, part of the settlement in the Gaza region.
The choice to memorialize Hillel Obadia was deliberate, as he was deeply connected to the Land of Israel and its Torah. The students aimed to honor his memory through an act reflecting these values. They hoped this act of giving, faith, and love for Israel would bring comfort to his family.
The dedication ceremony was attended by Kiryat Malachi Mayor Eliyahu (Lulu) Zohar, Rabbis Shimon Lapid, Elkobi, and Yisrael Elitzur, Deputy Mayors Shlomi Malka and Shimon Hazan, ulpana management, faculty, and students. The event marked the culmination of an educational process where students demonstrated how youth can translate values of Torah, kindness, and mutual responsibility into meaningful action.
Mayor Zohar expressed his emotion at witnessing the students' significant initiative, stating, "There is no more moving way to memorialize his memory than dedicating a Torah scroll." He praised the students for embodying the principle of 'love for Israel' through action and thanked all involved. He expressed hope the scroll would comfort Obadia's family and spread light and holiness.
The Kiryat Malachi Municipality lauded the initiative, highlighting its embodiment of education in values, social involvement, and giving. They noted the Torah scroll will continue to honor Hillel Obadia's memory and his love for Torah and the Land of Israel.
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