Helicopter Lands in Haredi Community for Yeshiva Student Celebration
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
A helicopter landed in the Haredi settlement of Tal Zion in the Benjamin region to honor yeshiva students for their diligent study during the "Bein Hazmanim" break. The event, part of broader recreational and educational activities, included flights, paragliding, and a paintball complex, with over 500 students attending a concluding ceremony. The initiative was supported by the Benjamin Regional Council and local leadership, who praised the students' dedication and pledged ongoing support for the community.
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- A helicopter landed in Tal Zion, Benjamin, to honor yeshiva students for their "Bein Hazmanim" studies.
- Dozens of students received helicopter rides as a reward for their dedication to Torah study.
- The event included flights in ATVs, paragliding, and a paintball complex for hundreds of students.
- A celebratory ceremony recognized students for completing Talmudic tractates, with over 500 attendees.
- The Benjamin Regional Council and local leadership supported the initiative and pledged further investment.
- Rabbi Shimon Hayat and Rabbi Shlomo David Halevi Hafner were key organizers of the student activities.
A helicopter landed in the center of the Haredi settlement of Tal Zion in the Benjamin region, sparking excitement among residents. The landing was not for an emergency, but rather to honor dozens of yeshiva students who had diligently studied during the " Bein Hazmanim" (between semesters) period. These students were given flights over the country as a reward for their dedication to Torah study.
The flights were part of a series of educational and recreational activities organized during the break, in collaboration with the Benjamin Council, Tal Zion administration, and local youth organizations. Hundreds of yeshiva students participated in these events, which were tailored to the lifestyle and character of the Haredi community in Tal Zion, blending experiential activities with study frameworks.
More than a hundred yeshiva students also had the opportunity to fly in "flying tractors" (ATVs), an initiative by the local Yeshiva Students Union, led by its director Rabbi Shimon Hayat. Additionally, dozens participated in paragliding activities near Netanya, and a paintball complex was set up within Tal Zion. The helicopter flights were initiated by Rabbi Shlomo David Halevi Hafner, chairman of the organization 'And All Your Sons,' which supports yeshiva students year-round.
The "Bein Hazmanim" events concluded with a celebratory ceremony at the 'Nof Zion' hall, attended by over 500 yeshiva students. During the event, students were recognized for completing Talmudic tractates. Notable attendees included Rabbi Shalom Ber Sorotzkin, head of the Ateret Shlomo Yeshiva, who spoke about the importance of continuous study during breaks. The director of Tal Zion, Rabbi Harel Amar, emphasized the crucial role of yeshiva students and thanked the Benjamin Council and its head, Yisrael Gantz, for their support.
Yisrael Gantz, head of the Benjamin Regional Council, expressed pride in Tal Zion's contribution to the Benjamin family and highlighted the council's commitment to supporting yeshiva students and youth activities. He noted the importance of providing both educational and recreational experiences and pledged continued investment in the settlement's development and residents' welfare.
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