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Rothenberg to Close at End of 2026 After Owner’s Farewell
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100% centerFirst reported by Calcalist · Jun 14, 2026
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What happened
Rothenberg, the long-running chef restaurant in Kibbutz Gesher, will close permanently at the end of 2026. Owner Hila Ronen Sahar said the decision follows the death of her partner and co-owner, chef Yizhar Sahar, and she wants to begin a new chapter.
- 01Rothenberg will close permanently at the end of 2026.
- 02Owner Hila Ronen Sahar announced the farewell after Yizhar Sahar’s death.
- 03The restaurant was known for fermentation, preservation and foraged ingredients.
- 04It will remain open through 2026, with a celebratory final period.
- 05Hila thanked chef Chen Weiss and the restaurant’s longtime staff.
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