Upcoming Events at Oz veGaon

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1) Friday at Oz veGaon, on Major Benaya Sarel, Hy”d
This coming Friday, the 28th of Nisan, April 17, at 9:00 AM at Oz veGaon, we will hear Rav Shalom Sarel speak about his son Benaya, HY”D, who was killed in a clash in Rafiah during Operation Protective Edge.
Sarel, the commander of a Givati unit, is one of the most prominent figures among all of the fallen soldiers of Operation Protective Edge. An outstanding officer, seeking every opportunity for contact with the enemy, who fell in the difficult battle in which it was feared that Second Lieutenant Hadar Goldin, Hy”d, had been abducted. Regarding his personal story, there is another significant element of the connection between him and his fiancée, Gali Nir, a connection that was woven between a girl from Kibbutz Rishpon and a promising officer who grew up in the alleyways of Kiryat Arba Hevron and was buried in the ancient cemetery in the city, in a funeral that lasted an entire night. Gali and Benaya were supposed to have been married that summer. Benaya’s character, as it is reflected by the many stories about him, is colored with many various hues, the strong colors of life.
His father, Rav Shalom Sarel, architect and resident of Kiryat Arba-Hevron, will tell us about him. A morning not to be missed. Please come in warm clothing.
Transportation by preregistration: from Jerusalem: Renee Margolis 052-3294194
from Kiryat Arba Hevron Rivka Ryback 054-8034853

2) A shiur by Dr. Beni Gesundheit at Oz veGaon
Save the date: Yahrzeit Shiur on Tehillim given by Dr. Beni Gesundheit (in Hebrew) in Memory of Mark (Mayer) Elbaum z”l- father of Ruthie Elbaum Schwartz On Monday eve, 1 Iyar (April 20, 2015) At Givat Oz Ve’Gaon. Details about exact hour will be posted soon.
3) Memorial Day and Independence Day at Oz veGaon – mark your calendar
– The eve of Memorial Day, Tuesday, 2nd of Iyar, April 21st at 20:30: an evening of music and song when we will unite with our fallen fighters and a short talk by Dr. David Mandel, the father of Lieutenant Daniel, obm
– Independence Day, Thursday, the 4th of Iyar, 5775, April 23rd, 2015: Instilling the children with the joy of Independence Day at Oz veGaon. The public is invited to come to Oz veGaon. Workshops for the children in the scenery of nature will be held between the hours of 11:00 and 16:00. Details will follow soon.
Come Joyfully!
4) Summary of Pessach at Oz veGaon
Thousands of visitors from the entire country came to the Oz veGaon Nature Preserve with their families during the intermediate days of Passover, including:
– Dozens who participated in the festive prayer service accompanied by musical instruments with Cantors David Litke and Avi Borstein
– 100 soldiers who chose to celebrate the holiday with a barbeque and songs specifically at Oz veGaon
– Dozens of guests who were invited to the engagement ceremony of a resident of Gush Etzion – Congratulations!
– Dozens of guests, who were invited to the Pidyon Haben (Redemption of the Firstborn ceremony) for the family of Rav Shlomo Kimhi, head of the Orot Yehuda Yeshiva – Congratulations!
– Hundreds of participants in the happening held by the Tismotek Organization
– Tefillot of chag and Shabbat took place at Oz veGaon thanks to the residents of Migdal Oz and Alon Shvut who come every Shabbat and Chag to complete a minyan, under all weather conditions. Kol Hakavod!
May the joyful events increase at Oz veGaon, with the Almighty’s help!

5) Continuing “Operation 100% of the Forest in our Hands”
We are continuing with Operation 100% – the Forest will be in our Hands. We must broaden and increase our holdings in the forest. We will deploy another 100 picnic tables and benches this summer with your generous help. For donations (including tax deductible ones) : http://www.womeningreen.org/help

Yehudit Katsover and Nadia Matar