By Rav Reuven Tradburks Yaakov’s challenges never seem to end. He returns to the land of Israel. He is fearful of a confrontation with Esav. He prepares by dividing his entourage. A man fights him through the night, changing his name to Israel from Yaakov at...
The Bnei Akiva 'Hamenashe' chapter in Nof HaGalil has only about 40 kids so far, but as a new chapter less than three months old - every kid is a huge achievement. When the kids and the counselors, and even the person in charge are...
Earlier this month, a special exhibit opened, in cooperation with Shavei Israel and the Indian Jewish Heritage organization, to celebrate the culture and traditions of the Bnei Menashe in memory of Yoel Lhanghal z"l, an 18 year-old who was murdered last month in northern Israel. The...
The public was invited to participate in a special memorial marking 30 days since Yoel Lhangal z"l was killed in Kiryat Shmoneh. The stone setting and special program, with local dignitaries and many guests, was organized both to remember Yoel, and to give strength and...
Translation of excerpts of a moving interview with Pnina Tamano Shata, Israel’s Minister of Aliya and Absorption, and Yaron Vilensky on the Chamesh baErev program, Gala"TZ, as she shares in the grief of the family of the late Yoel Lhanghel z”l of the Bnei Menashe...
It was with profound sorrow and shock that we heard about the terrible murder of Yoel Lhangal, a young Bnei Menashe immigrant to Israel, on October 7. Yoel z"l was an ambitious 18-year old yeshiva student who immigrated to Israel with the help of Shavei Israel...
Whether in Chile or Churachanadpur, India, Rosh Hashana, the Jewish new year, is a sweet yet solemn holiday that signifies family gatherings, prayer services and lots of delicious treats. People in our communities all over the world were happy to share their photos of pre-Rosh Hashana...
This week dozens of Bnei Menashe community leaders, coordinators, professionals and Shavei staff gathered in Tiberias for an important all-day seminar. Thanks to Moti Yogev, our liaison in Nof Hagalil, this day, which was sponsored by Keren Kayemet L'Yisrael (KK"L) at their Ya'ar Lavi, and...
Some people find inspiration from their soul. Some people have inborn talent. When you have both together, you can expect beautiful things to emerge...
The summer is a time when kids are out of school. And while many kids go to camp and travel, not everyone has the resources to do this and many children are left with nothing to do. In Nof Hagalil, amazing summer programs have been organized...
