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Torah and the Land Institute Names New Leadership After 40 Years
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First reported by Kipa · 4 hours ago
What happened
The Torah and the Land Institute has appointed new leadership in its Scientific and Halachic departments after 40 years, coinciding with the retirement of its long-time Scientific Department head. The institute also celebrated its head's 70th birthday and highlighted its recent publications and agricultural research.
- 01Torah and the Land Institute announces leadership changes after 40 years.
- 02Dr. Moti Shimron retires after 40 years as head of Scientific Department.
- 03Yehuda Heller appointed new head of Scientific Department.
- 04Rabbi Meir Braali named director of Halachic Department.
- 05Rabbi Yitzchak Dvir appointed director of Content and Information.
- 06Institute head Rabbi Yehuda Amichai celebrated on his 70th birthday.
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