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Satmar Donor Pledges $3.5 Million for School Complex Expansion

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100% right-leaningFirst reported by Kikar HaShabbat · 4 days ago
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What happened

At a special event in Kiryas Yoel, Satmar signed an agreement for a $3.5 million cash donation from businessman Hanania Friedman. The funds will go directly to contractors building the group’s education complex, alongside a previously announced $5 million donation from Yoel Landa.

  • 01Hanania Friedman pledged $3.5 million in cash for Satmar’s education complex.
  • 02The agreement was signed last night at the Satmar Rebbe’s home in Kiryas Yoel.
  • 03A previous $5 million donation came from developer Yoel Landa.
  • 04Leaders say the money will speed construction and expansion of the school complex.
  • 05The project aims to address Satmar’s growing student population.

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Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew3 days ago
Satmar Donor Pledges $3.5 Million for School Complex Expansion
Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew4 days ago
Satmar Donor Quietly Gives $3.5 Million to Kiryas Joel Institutions

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