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Bnei Akiva Branch in Petah Tikva Dedicates New Torah Scroll to Murdered Youth Yimno Zalka
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First reported by Arutz Sheva · 19 hours ago
What happened
In Petah Tikva, the Bnei Akiva Malbas branch dedicated a new Torah scroll in memory of Yimno Benjamin Zalka, murdered on Independence Day night. Friends raised 90,000 shekels for the scroll, and the ceremony included a procession and speeches honoring Zalka's legacy. The murder, involving 16 suspects, sparked national concern over youth violence.
- 01Bnei Akiva branch in Petah Tikva dedicates new Torah scroll to murdered youth Yimno Zalka.
- 02Friends raised about 90,000 shekels to commission the new Torah scroll.
- 03Ceremony held on Zalka's 21st birthday featured a procession and community participation.
- 04Zalka was a key member and youth leader at the branch; his brothers remain active.
- 05Sixteen teenagers charged in connection with Zalka's murder, main suspect accused of murder with indifference.
- 06President Herzog hosted Zalka's family to promote anti-violence and mutual responsibility.
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