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Construction Begins on New Beit Shemesh Synagogue to Honor Missile Attack Victims

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First reported by Now 14 · 3 hours ago

What happened

Beit Shemesh has begun constructing a new synagogue to replace one destroyed in a missile attack that killed nine residents, led by a victim's father and supported by the mayor.

  • 01Construction started on a new synagogue in Beit Shemesh replacing the one destroyed in a missile attack.
  • 02The original synagogue was a key community center and was destroyed along with nine residents in the shelter below.
  • 03Zion Revach, father of a victim, is leading the rebuilding efforts.
  • 04The project overcame tax and historical registration obstacles with mayoral involvement.
  • 05Mayor Shmuel Greenberg called the construction a significant step for the community’s recovery.
  • 06The city aims to restore the lost community center and continue to grow after the tragedy.

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Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew28 minutes ago
Construction Begins on New Beit Shemesh Synagogue to Honor Missile Attack Victims
Now 14Right · Hebrew3 hours ago
Beit Shemesh Begins Rebuilding Synagogue Destroyed by Rocket Attack

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