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Hebron Jewish Presence Grows, Nonprofit Seeks Public Support

The nonprofit Harchivi Makom Ohalech is expanding the Jewish presence in Hebron by reclaiming homes and developing neighborhoods, including the Gvura neighborhood. The organization manages 13 buildings housing 40 families and reports many Arab property owners wish to sell.

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  1. 01Harchivi Makom Ohalech is expanding Jewish presence in Hebron by reclaiming homes and building neighborhoods.
  2. 02The Gvura neighborhood, a flagship project, now connects Kiryat Arba with other Jewish areas.
  3. 03The nonprofit manages 13 buildings housing about 40 Jewish families in Hebron.
  4. 04Arab property owners are frequently contacting Harchivi expressing interest in selling their homes.
  5. 05Financial resources are the main obstacle to acquiring more properties and developing infrastructure.
  6. 06Harchivi is seeking public donations from Jews worldwide to support its mission in Hebron.

Significant financial investment is needed to acquire properties and develop infrastructure, prompting a call for global Jewish support to continue this growth.

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