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Kikar HaShabbatGeneral

Mother Dies on Yom Kippur Eve, Leaving Eight Young Children Orphaned

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Hebrew · 3 newsrooms covering

Meital Tova Golan, 44, died on the eve of Yom Kippur after a two-year illness, leaving behind her husband and eight children aged four to 19. The family faces significant hardship and financial struggles following her death. Golan was known for her religious devotion and efforts to bring others closer to Judaism. An appeal has been launched to support the orphaned children and their father, providing them with essential needs and assistance.

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  • Meital Tova Golan died at age 44 on the eve of Yom Kippur after a two-year illness.
  • She leaves behind a grieving husband and eight orphaned children, aged four to 19.
  • The family faced immense hardship during her two-year battle with the disease.
  • Golan was known for her dedication to religious outreach and inspiring others.
  • An appeal has been launched to support the orphaned children and their father financially.
  • The community is urged to help provide for the children's basic needs and alleviate their suffering.
Mother Dies on Yom Kippur Eve, Leaving Eight Young Children Orphaned
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Meital Tova Golan, a 44-year-old mother of eight, passed away on the eve of Yom Kippur after a two-year battle with a serious illness. Her death has left her husband and their eight children, ranging in age from four to 19, orphaned and facing immense hardship. The family's life was turned upside down two years ago when Golan was diagnosed with a severe illness. For two years, the family navigated hospital visits, treatments, and the emotional toll of watching her suffer. Despite her deteriorating health, Golan remained a source of strength and inspiration, continuing to encourage friends and spread hope from her hospital bed. She was known for her dedication to religious outreach, having embraced religious observance with her husband twenty years prior and subsequently devoting her life to bringing others closer to Judaism. The article highlights the profound void left by her passing and appeals for public support to help the family cope with their grief and financial struggles. The appeal emphasizes the need to provide the orphaned children with basic necessities, warm meals, and support for their father as he attempts to rebuild their lives. It calls on the community to reciprocate the kindness and generosity Golan extended to others throughout her life by assisting her orphaned children.

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