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== Synagogues and Public Institutions == |
== Synagogues and Public Institutions == |
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Ramat Shilo has a number of [[synagogues]], [[yeshivas]] and [[kollels]].<ref>http://www.jewpro.co.uk/jewish/article/20/Classifieds/Where-to-buy-in-Ramat-Bet-Shemesh-Aleph</ref> The largest institution is [[Yeshivat Lev Hatorah]], a [[Religious Zionist]] yeshiva which plays a central role in community life.<ref |
Ramat Shilo has a number of [[synagogues]], [[yeshivas]] and [[kollels]].<ref>http://www.jewpro.co.uk/jewish/article/20/Classifieds/Where-to-buy-in-Ramat-Bet-Shemesh-Aleph</ref> The largest institution is [[Yeshivat Lev Hatorah]], a [[Religious Zionist]] yeshiva which plays a central role in community life.<ref>http://religionarticles.net/spirituality-religion/ramat-bet-shemesh-aleph-and-its-many-wonders</ref> |
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The local synagogues include |
The local synagogues include |
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* Beis Dovid/Pilzno Beis HaMedrash - a [[Hassidic]] synagogue representing the [[Pilzno (Hasidic dynasty)|Pilzno Hassidic dynasty]] under the leadership of Rabbi [[Yehoshua Gerzi]].<ref>http://www.shemesh.co.il/cgi-bin/comdb.cgi</ref> |
* Beis Dovid/Pilzno Beis HaMedrash - a [[Hassidic]] synagogue representing the [[Pilzno (Hasidic dynasty)|Pilzno Hassidic dynasty]] under the leadership of Rabbi [[Yehoshua Gerzi]].<ref>http://www.shemesh.co.il/cgi-bin/comdb.cgi</ref> |
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* Kehilat Ramat Shilo - often known as the Community Shul - under the leadership of Rabbi [[Dovid Bagno]]<ref |
* Kehilat Ramat Shilo - often known as the Community Shul - under the leadership of Rabbi [[Dovid Bagno]]<ref>http://religionarticles.net/spirituality-religion/ramat-bet-shemesh-aleph-and-its-many-wonders</ref> |
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* Mishkan Moshe Va'Eliyahu - a [[Sephardic]] synagogue under the leadership of Rabbi Shai Naftali.<ref>http://www.organizations.co.il/%D7%9E%D7%A9%D7%9B%D7%9F-%D7%9E%D7%A9%D7%94-%D7%95%D7%90%D7%9C%D7%99%D7%94%D7%95---%D7%91%D7%99%D7%AA-%D7%A9%D7%9E%D7%A9-(%D7%A2%22%D7%A8)-580545051</ref> |
* Mishkan Moshe Va'Eliyahu - a [[Sephardic]] synagogue under the leadership of Rabbi Shai Naftali.<ref>http://www.organizations.co.il/%D7%9E%D7%A9%D7%9B%D7%9F-%D7%9E%D7%A9%D7%94-%D7%95%D7%90%D7%9C%D7%99%D7%94%D7%95---%D7%91%D7%99%D7%AA-%D7%A9%D7%9E%D7%A9-(%D7%A2%22%D7%A8)-580545051</ref> |
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* Ohev Yisroel - a Hassidic synagogue under the leadership of Rabbi Binyomin Flintenstein of the [[Kapishnitzer Hassidic dynasty]].<ref>http://ohevyisroel.org.il/community/</ref> |
* Ohev Yisroel - a Hassidic synagogue under the leadership of Rabbi Binyomin Flintenstein of the [[Kapishnitzer Hassidic dynasty]].<ref>http://ohevyisroel.org.il/community/</ref> |
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Ramat Shilo (Hebrew: רמת שילה) is a Southern suburb of Beit Shemesh in Israel. It is considered a sub-district of Ramat Beit Shemesh. It is located at 31°42'50"N 34°58'58"E.[1]
History
Ramat Shilo was built in 2007 with 340 housing units geared toward Modern Orthodox Jews.[2] Since then, the neighborhood has experienced rapid growth and development.
Demography
The residents of Ramat Shilo are Orthodox Jews, both Dati Leumi and Haredi. The neighborhood has a large community of English-speaking olim. It is comprised of both Ashkenazim and Sephardim.
Synagogues and Public Institutions
Ramat Shilo has a number of synagogues, yeshivas and kollels.[3] The largest institution is Yeshivat Lev Hatorah, a Religious Zionist yeshiva which plays a central role in community life.[4]
The local synagogues include
- Beis Dovid/Pilzno Beis HaMedrash - a Hassidic synagogue representing the Pilzno Hassidic dynasty under the leadership of Rabbi Yehoshua Gerzi.[5]
- Kehilat Ramat Shilo - often known as the Community Shul - under the leadership of Rabbi Dovid Bagno[6]
- Mishkan Moshe Va'Eliyahu - a Sephardic synagogue under the leadership of Rabbi Shai Naftali.[7]
- Ohev Yisroel - a Hassidic synagogue under the leadership of Rabbi Binyomin Flintenstein of the Kapishnitzer Hassidic dynasty.[8]
Notable Residents
Notable residents of Ramat Shilo include:
- Rabbi Yehoshua Fass, founder and executive director of Nefesh B'Nefesh
- Rabbi Yehoshua Gerzi, Hasidic Rebbe of the Pilzno dynasty
- Professor Harry Moskoff, producer of the movie, The A.R.K. Report
Public Transportation
There are a number of bus lines that run through Ramat Shilo including[9]:
- Superbus 14 to Beit Shemesh[10]
- Superbus 15 to Beit Shemesh train station[11]
- Superbus 16 to Beit Shemesh train station[12]
- Egged 414 to Jerusalem[13]
- Egged 417 to Jerusalem[14]
Communal activism
Despite the demographic differences, Ramat Shilo is unique in the strong sense of unity that can be found in the community.
Among the communal organizations is Chasdei Shilo which provides assistance for families with financial difficulties as well as serves as a communal resource network.[15]
References
- ^ http://wikimapia.org/11482399/Ramat-Shilo
- ^ http://www.jpost.com/Israel/Haredim-make-immodest-inroads-in-Ramat-Beit-Shemesh-Aleph
- ^ http://www.jewpro.co.uk/jewish/article/20/Classifieds/Where-to-buy-in-Ramat-Bet-Shemesh-Aleph
- ^ http://religionarticles.net/spirituality-religion/ramat-bet-shemesh-aleph-and-its-many-wonders
- ^ http://www.shemesh.co.il/cgi-bin/comdb.cgi
- ^ http://religionarticles.net/spirituality-religion/ramat-bet-shemesh-aleph-and-its-many-wonders
- ^ http://www.organizations.co.il/%D7%9E%D7%A9%D7%9B%D7%9F-%D7%9E%D7%A9%D7%94-%D7%95%D7%90%D7%9C%D7%99%D7%94%D7%95---%D7%91%D7%99%D7%AA-%D7%A9%D7%9E%D7%A9-(%D7%A2%22%D7%A8)-580545051
- ^ http://ohevyisroel.org.il/community/
- ^ http://www.bus.co.il/otobusim/Front2007/Lines.asp?CityName=Beit%20Shemesh&Design=2007&LanguageID=20&PlaceID1=157383
- ^ http://www.bus.co.il/otobusim/Front2007/LinePlaces.asp?CompanyID=1010&LineCode=14_71_-359677763&Design=2007&LanguageID=20
- ^ http://www.bus.co.il/otobusim/Front2007/LinePlaces.asp?CompanyID=1010&LineCode=15_71_-359677763&Design=2007&LanguageID=20
- ^ http://www.bus.co.il/otobusim/Front2007/LinePlaces.asp?CompanyID=1010&LineCode=16_71_-359677763&Design=2007&LanguageID=20
- ^ http://www.superbus.co.il/uploads/414.pdf
- ^ http://www.bus.co.il/otobusim/Front2007/LinePlaces.asp?CompanyID=1010&LineCode=417_1_-359677763&Design=2007&LanguageID=20
- ^ http://www.organizations.co.il/%D7%97%D7%A1%D7%93%D7%99-%D7%A9%D7%99%D7%9C%D7%94-(%D7%A2%22%D7%A8)-580530392
External links
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