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Compensation Process Opens for Soviet-Born Jews Discriminated in Burial Services in Petah Tikva

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First reported by N12 · 6 hours ago

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The Supreme Court ruled that the Petah Tikva burial society discriminated against Soviet-born Jews by burying them separately, awarding families compensation starting August 2026. The total payout is about 3.6 million shekels, with each family receiving at least 2,300 shekels. Applications are open until December 4, 2026.

01Supreme Court ruled in May 2026 that Petah Tikva burial society discriminated against Soviet-born Jews.
02Compensation totaling about 3.6 million shekels will be distributed equally among affected families.
03Each eligible family will receive at least 2,300 shekels based on the number of graves.
04Discriminatory burial occurred between November 2009 and May 2017 in specific cemetery sections.
05Applications for compensation opened August 4, 2026, and close December 4, 2026.
06Eligible applicants include close relatives of the deceased Soviet-born Jews buried in Petah Tikva cemeteries.

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