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Two Lotto Winners Share 25 Million Shekels, Prioritize Family and Future Plans

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Two Lotto Winners Share 25 Million Shekels, Prioritize Family and Future Plans
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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · 19 hours ago

What happened

Two lottery winners from northern Israel, a woman in her 30s and a retired couple in their 70s, each won 12.5 million shekels in a 25 million shekel jackpot on July 4, 2026. The woman plans to use the money to explore her career options, while the couple intends to move closer to their children, highlighting the importance of family.

  • 01Two winners share a 25 million shekel lottery jackpot, each receiving 12.5 million.
  • 02A woman in her 30s from northern Israel won and plans to reconsider her career path.
  • 03A retired couple in their 70s won and will move closer to their children.
  • 04Both winners used consistent personal numbers for years before winning.
  • 05The woman expressed gratitude and disbelief upon winning the prize.
  • 06The couple's grandchildren encouraged them to move closer, fulfilled by the win.

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Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew50 minutes ago
Two Lotto Winners Share 25 Million Shekels, Prioritize Family and Future Plans
Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew19 hours ago
Two Lotto Winners Share 25 Million Shekels, Emphasize Family Importance

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