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Am KeLavi Yakum [A nation that rises like a lion] – Building a synagogue in the Palgei Mayim neighborhood of Eli, in memory of Tzvika Lavi, may God avenge his blood.
The Palgei Mayim neighborhood was established in 2000 and is the northernmost neighborhood of Eli, located about three kilometers from the town's center. It is home to approximately 50 families, half of whom reside in permanent houses while the others live in caravans. The neighborhood primarily consists of young couples and large families.
The synagogue has been a focal point for adults and children alike, offering a place to pray, classes, study partnerships, and children's learning groups. Unfortunately, for over two decades, the synagogue has been in a small, worn temporary building.
Local residents have dreamed for many years of building a proper and dignified synagogue to meet the community's need for a spiritual center where they can pray and study Torah. Significant efforts have been made to advance the planning of the synagogue, and there are architectural plans for its construction. However, progress has been stalled due to budgetary constraints.
We are currently mourning the loss of our friend and neighbor, Tzvika Lavi, may God avenge his blood, who fell in battle in Gaza during the Iron Swords War. Tzvika was a regular at the synagogue, always praying at the front and ensuring he participated in the minyan. He was actively involved in Torah classes, regular study groups every Sabbath, and various Torah and community initiatives. Tzvika was instrumental in pushing for the building of the synagogue.
Tzvika was mobilized around noon on Simchat Torah and joined his unit in the south. He fought with the Maglan force in the northern region of Gaza and was severely injured six weeks into the war.
In the last three weeks of his life, he inspired thousands to pray, recite Psalms, and study for his recovery. His wife, Talia, shared updates with optimism and unwavering faith, and hundreds followed these updates and joined the extensive prayers. Sadly, after three weeks, on the 29th of Kislev, the fifth night of Chanukkah, he passed away.
Along with Talia, we decided to name the synagogue after Tzvika, hoping that his memory will inspire us with a love for prayer, unity when we come together to learn Torah, and community cohesion.
We have initiated a campaign with the goal of raising significant funds to build the synagogue as soon as possible, and we hope and pray that by the anniversary of Tzvika's fall, we will have the honor of inaugurating it.
The Palgei Mayim neighborhood was established in 2000 and is the northernmost neighborhood of Eli, located about three kilometers from the town's center. It is home to approximately 50 families, half of whom reside in permanent houses while the others live in caravans. The neighborhood primarily consists of young couples and large families.
The synagogue has been a focal point for adults and children alike, offering a place to pray, classes, study partnerships, and children's learning groups. Unfortunately, for over two decades, the synagogue has been in a small, worn temporary building.
Local residents have dreamed for many years of building a proper and dignified synagogue to meet the community's need for a spiritual center where they can pray and study Torah. Significant efforts have been made to advance the planning of the synagogue, and there are architectural plans for its construction. However, progress has been stalled due to budgetary constraints.
We are currently mourning the loss of our friend and neighbor, Tzvika Lavi, may God avenge his blood, who fell in battle in Gaza during the Iron Swords War. Tzvika was a regular at the synagogue, always praying at the front and ensuring he participated in the minyan. He was actively involved in Torah classes, regular study groups every Sabbath, and various Torah and community initiatives. Tzvika was instrumental in pushing for the building of the synagogue.
Tzvika was mobilized around noon on Simchat Torah and joined his unit in the south. He fought with the Maglan force in the northern region of Gaza and was severely injured six weeks into the war.
In the last three weeks of his life, he inspired thousands to pray, recite Psalms, and study for his recovery. His wife, Talia, shared updates with optimism and unwavering faith, and hundreds followed these updates and joined the extensive prayers. Sadly, after three weeks, on the 29th of Kislev, the fifth night of Chanukkah, he passed away.
Along with Talia, we decided to name the synagogue after Tzvika, hoping that his memory will inspire us with a love for prayer, unity when we come together to learn Torah, and community cohesion.
We have initiated a campaign with the goal of raising significant funds to build the synagogue as soon as possible, and we hope and pray that by the anniversary of Tzvika's fall, we will have the honor of inaugurating it.
