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Israeli Authorities Shut Down Tchernobyl Yeshiva in Elad Over Severe Fire Safety Violations

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First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · Jul 6, 2026

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Israeli officials ordered the immediate closure of the Tchernobyl Yeshiva in Elad on July 6, 2026, due to severe fire safety violations endangering 180 students living there without proper permits. The yeshiva was labeled a "death trap," prompting urgent administrative action. This incident underscores ongoing safety concerns in religious schools amid broader social challenges.

01Israeli authorities closed Tchernobyl Yeshiva in Elad over critical fire safety violations.
02About 180 students lived in the yeshiva's temporary building without fire permits.
03The facility was described as a 'death trap' due to severe safety deficiencies.
04Closure order was issued on July 6, 2026, as an immediate administrative measure.
05Rabbi Rafael Manat plans expansion and relocation for a small yeshiva in Raksam.
06The case highlights state enforcement of safety in religious educational institutions.

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