Culture · Full coverage
Gur orphaned children dedicate Torah scroll in memory of their parents in Ashdod
How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
100% right-leaning
Right 2
By אברמי פרלשטיין
First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · Jun 12, 2026
What happened
Dozens of Gur orphans and young men brought a new Torah scroll into their Ashdod orphan home in memory of their deceased parents. The ceremony included visits to leading rabbis, a citywide procession, and a late-night celebration that lasted until nearly 4 a.m.
- 01Gur orphans dedicated a Torah scroll in Ashdod for their late parents.
- 02The children had earlier written letters after meeting major rabbis for blessings.
- 03A procession through Ashdod drew thousands of residents into the celebration.
- 04The scroll’s wooden rollers bore the names of all the deceased parents.
- 05The event ended with speeches, music, and dancing until nearly 4 a.m.
Summary translated & synthesized from the sources below by baba. Read each original for the full report.
Full coverage · 2 outlets
The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.
Related stories
Orphaned Gur Hasidim Complete and Dedicate a Torah Scroll in AshdodJun 14, 2026Jewish Orphans Dedicate Torah Scroll in Emotional CeremonySep 2, 2026Torah Scroll Dedicated at Ashdod's 'Ahavat Yisrael' Study HallSep 16, 2026Torah Scroll Brought Into Yeshivat Hesder in Rosh HaAyinJun 9, 2026New Torah Scroll Dedicated in Emotional Ceremony in Kiryat AtaAug 18, 2026Torah Scroll Dedicated at Beit Asher Yeshiva in Modiin IllitSep 5, 2026
