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THE PEOPLE AND THE LAND

Jerusalem Chai – Jerusalem Lives

40 Years of Accomplishments

1000 Jewish residents (85 families and 4 Yeshivot with their students) in the old Jewish (Kotel)
Quarter.
Israel, Ateret Cohanim redeems the
land in and around the walled Old City. Maaleh HaZeitim (over 100 families) on the Mount of Olives.
Private investors purchase previously
owned Jewish buildings or buy long Kidmat Zion -11 families and planning stages for 300 apartments.
term tenancy rights. With every legal Old Mufti’s home and Shefer Hotel project near Mt Scopus (Haj Amin El Husseini) in Jewish
purchase Ateret Cohanim establishes hands and to be developed into a small neighborhood of 28-56 units.
educational centers, helps to renovate
old buildings, installs and maintains Hotels at Jaffa gate -currently in courts but acquired by Jewish concerns. Imperial and Petra
security systems and initiates Jewish Hotels - with Petra once being the first kosher hotel (1890s till 1927, built by Amzalaqs in 1840s)
and Jerusalem educational projects in in the Old City with fine exquisite European furnishings under Amdursky management.
an effort to revitalize this important
area and have a greater Jewish presence Neot David – 11 Families and the Yeshivat Bein Chomot Yerushalayim – Yasser Arafat once
wanted this building for his capital.
in and around the Old City. Ateret
Cohanim is bringing back Jewish life
Yemenite Village (Shiloach-Silwan) now home to 23 families 140 + children in 6 buildings. The
to the heart of Jerusalem. Jewish presence improves security. Recently Ateret Cohanim helped to redeem 2 additional
This redemption and rebuilding of
Jerusalem, however, should not – and large properties nearly doubling the Jewish presence to 35 families.
There is also a Kollel of 25 students.
cannot – be the sole responsibility of
Ateret Cohanim. There is much more Unique tours of the Old Jewish (Kotel) Quarter have attracted thousands of people.
to do other than proclaiming “Next Year
in Jerusalem.” We believe that the Jewish Five new families in Beit HaNof (Muslim Qtr) increased security for our families in nearby
world (communities, organizations, buildings. Exceptional scenic views of the Temple Mount from Beit HaNof and Beit Hatzalam
Rabbis, leaders, Jewish individuals) enthrall our visitors. In addition, from the vantage point of the Yemenite Village, one sees the
should stand behind this vital project view that Avraham saw as he approached the Har Habaiyit from the south. The view from Kidmat
of securing and rebuilding a Jewish Zion is also exceptional.
Jerusalem.
Jerusalem belongs to every single Pina Chama (rest stop) for soldiers, police and security personnel as well as tourists on
Jew, wherever he or she may live. We, Rechov HaGai (the road that runs from the Damascus Gate to the Kotel). This Pina Chama was
established in memory of Rabbi Nechemia Lavi HY”D who was murdered by an Arab terrorist at
therefore, call upon each and every one that exact spot trying to save others who were being attacked on their way to the Kotel.
of you to pray for the safety and unity of
Jerusalem and to support the rebuilding Shaar HaPrachim Nursery, Playground and the Flowers Gate CommunitY – 8-10 families live
of Jewish life within a “Holy and Eternal in this area which has the only outdoor playground for children.
United Jerusalem.”
May Am Yisrael be showered with Beit Wittenberg and Wittenberg Children’s Activities Center – Once called the Mediterranean
Blessings from the Almighty. Hotel, this is the building where Prime Minister Sharon z”l maintained an apartment. It is also
the building where the noted American poet, storyteller and journalist Mark Twain stayed when
Please be our partners in the
he visited Jerusalem in the 1800s. The activities center and rooftop playground is home to
historic rebuilding of Jerusalem www.
recreational activities for the hundreds of children living in the adjacent surroundings.
ateretcohanim.org/donate. You can
also mail a contribution to American
Friends of Ateret Cohanim, PO Box Shoshana (Shani) Hikind is the Executive Vice President of the American Friends of
390, Woodmere, NY 11598. Ateret Cohanim.

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