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Netanyahu Reveals Rabbi's Birthday, Sparking Celebration at Yeshiva
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By Dvir Amar
First reported by Arutz Sheva · Sep 2, 2026
What happened
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the Sderot Hesder Yeshiva, where students welcomed him with song and dance. He then surprised the students by revealing that their dean, Rabbi David Fendel, was celebrating his birthday the next day, leading to a spontaneous celebration.
- 01Netanyahu visited Sderot Hesder Yeshiva on Wednesday.
- 02Students welcomed the Prime Minister with singing and dancing.
- 03Netanyahu revealed Rabbi David Fendel's upcoming birthday.
- 04The revelation led to students breaking into song.
- 05Ministers Karhi and MK Cohen accompanied Netanyahu.
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