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Tel Tzion

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[[File:Tel Tzion general view.jpg|thumb|General view of Tel Tzion]]
'''Tel Zion''' (Hebrew: תל ציון), established in 1990, is officially part of the village of Kochav Yaakov, about 10 minutes north of Yerushalayim's Pisgat Ze'ev and Neve Yaakov neighborhoods.

==History:==
Tel Zion was established in 1990 by a Viznitz entrepreneur, Mr Amsel, realizing that there was no Charedi yishuv he approached government bodies and applied for a grant to form one. Rabbi Kosover was chosen as the the Mara D'asra and a mainly Chasidish kehilla was built. Following an internal rift Mr Amsel was forced to leave the town and building was frozen as he held exclusive building rights. Due to lack of growth the Chasidish community dwindled, and when the permits expired, a group of sephardim saw the potential and marketed apartments to the sephardic community. Until around 2017 the town was predominantly sefardi, however Rabbi Shalom Koledetzki, seeing the potential for cheaper housing for yungerlite, marketed 400 units to kollel bney torah, shifting the dynamic to a more balanced community, with the Ashkenazim equaling nearer to half of the town's population.

==Population:==
Currently the town boast roughly 1000 families, around 400 Ashkenazi families and 600 Sefardi. There is also a small Cabad community of around 50 families.
 
==Rabbonim:==
There Is one Ashkenazi Mora Deasra, Rabbi Avraham Goldberg, alumnus of Ateres, and Mot"z on the Ahavat Shalom Beis Din.

Rabbi Ochna

Rabbi Dabush

==Shuls==
The Ashkenazi Community boasts 2 shuls, both under the autospies of Rabbi Goldberg, Avi Ezri and Chanichei HAyeshivos, both are of similar nature, but each mainly serves their local area.

There are around 11 Sefardi Shuls each with their unique flavor.

There is 2 Chassidish Shtiblach, one serving as the minyan factory during the week for the whole community, and the other only has minyanim on shabbos.

==Chinuch==
[[File:Cheider in Tel Tzion.jpg|thumb|Cheider in Tel Tzion]]

==Groups & Programs==
There is a 2 boy youth programs, one litvish and one sefardi.

==Geography & Climate==
Situated in the mountains around Yerushalayim, the Gesher Hameitarim and the rest of the Jerusalem skyline is clearly visible, including belz.

It can get quite windy in the winter, but in the summer the breeze is greatly appreciated; there is little humidity.

==Housing==
A 3 room apartment around 85m^2 costs approximately upward of 1,150,000 shekels.[[File:Typical Tel Tzion street.jpg|thumb|Typical Tel Tzion street]]

==Transportation==
Transportation the Yerushalayim is serviced by multiple routes

143/144 travel via Kochav Yaakov, and end in Yerushalayim by Levi Eshkol.

145 travels direct to gesher mitarim via Tzomet Ramot. 345 is the same as 145 but goes via Kochav Yaakov.

The price when paid by cash is 3 shekel, alternatively can be paid via Rav kav - same fare as yerushalayim including ''ma'avar'' etc.

==Employment==

==Shopping==
There is one local makolet, [Shefa Birkat Hashem] a Yenot Bitan in neighboring Kochav Yaakov, a short but ride away in Shaar Binyamin there is 2 Supermarkets, Rami Levi and Maayan2000.

There is a Tambur in Kochav Yaakov, and many home stores, from clothing to diapers.

Mishnat Yosef [a communal Mechira with competitive prices] sports 2 locations, with the sale every Monday night.

==Medical Services==
There is a Meuhedet, Tipat Chalav and pharmacy, Clalit and Leumi also have offices here.

==Community Codes and Standards==

==Absorption==

==Why Tel Tzion?==

==More==
Tel Zion is home to about 1,000 families, with a population of about 6,000 people. The yishuv is currently growing and there are about 400 new housing units under construction. In addition, the management of the yishuv is advancing plans for additional commercial areas and construction. The outline plan for the yishuv has the potential for about 7,000 housing units, and the yishuv and the regional council are working to speed up processes in order to reach this goal.

Tel Zion is an ultra-Orthodox community-style yishuv. This is expressed by the activities that are organized for all of the residents – men, women, teens, and children, special events and various cultural programming. The yishuv is home to various distinct communities, but despite their differences, all of the residents are connected like one, big community.

Public transportation to Tel Zion is one of the most developed in the country, both in terms of the frequency of buses and in the manner that it is conducted.

There are several kollels in the yishuv, with hundreds of ''avreichim'' who sit and learn all day long. The schools are the pride of the yishuv, and almost all of them are in permanent buildings. There are currently: 4 Talmudei Torah for boys, a Bais Yaakov for girls, kindergartens, daycares and many private playgroups, a seminar for high school girls, a yeshiva ketana, a yeshiva gedola. There are also 13 synagogues surrounded by cohesive, organized communities.

There are three kupat cholim health clinics, a supermarket, and other stores.

It is noticeable how much the local residents love the yishuv. [from Mate Binyamin Website]

==Contacts==
Mr Binyamin Levenstien - Degel Hatorah Tel Zion 0534002004

Rabbi Asher Karlinski - Degel Hatorah Tel Zion 0527193577

Social & Cultural Norms

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This entry will use the term "Chareidi" as a self-identification, i.e. people who identify themselves as Chareidi will generally subscribe to the following social and cultural norms. This does not purport to be a list of halachic guidelines.

A specific community may be more specific in its norms.

==Clothing==

===Men===
The one deciding piece of clothing which makes a statement about what religious social group one belongs to, is the ''kippa'' (more commonly used than ''yarmulke'' here). For Chareidim, a plain black velvet ''kippa'' is the standard. Some wear black cloth ''kippas''. An very small minority, usually more modern, may wear leather ones. A knitted kippa is a clear statement that one does not identify himself as Chareidi.

Most Chareidi men wear white button-down shirts, regardless of if they are kollel men or working. A small minority may wear colored or other shirts.

===Women===
While it is still the norm for Chareidi women, especially from Ashkenazi Yeshivish backgrounds, to wear a ''sheitel'' (a wig; in Hebrew called a ''pe'ah''), it has become increasingly acceptable even in those circles to drop the wig in favor of a ''tichel'' (cloth head covering, in Hebrew: ''mitpachat''). The level of acceptability may vary from community to community.

Skirts covering the knees is standard, and in many communities is expected to cover halfway between the knee and ankle. Longer skirts may be frowned upon as "street dress," though there are communities where it is acceptable to adhere to the ''psak'' of many rabbonim who require full-length skirts.

In general, it can be said that these norms and standards are subject to change with the times, where people who self-identify as Chareidi slowly include a wider range of dressing habits and practices.

===Children===

==State of Israel==
In general, the Chareidim have an ambivalent attitude towards the secular state. They will not celebrate Yom HaAtzma'ut (Israeli Independence Day), and do not ascribe religious significance to it, at least not on a practical level.

==Transportation==
An overwhelmingly large percentage of Chareidim do not have cars or driving licenses, and are heavy users of public transportation. It seems that among Anglo Chareidim, there is a higher percentage of car owners.

===Cars===
It is not considered mainstream for yeshivah students to get a license before they get married. In most instances, it can be grounds for being expelled from yeshivah! This may not be the case in the more Anglo communities, but make sure to check!

In many Chareidi communities (even some Litvish), it is rare for women to drive, and in others (especially the more Anglo), it is perfectly acceptable.

==Kashrus==
The locally-grown produce in the various halachic borders of Eretz Yisroel are subject to

===Kashrus Agencies===
There are several well-known kashrus agencies here. Virtually all Chareidi communities rely on the Eidah Chareidis hechsher, though some may have issue with specific policies in relating to Shmittah and ''shechitah'' (meat), and will use alternative ''hechsherim'' for specific products.

===Shmittah===
There are several issues of halachic dispute, with practical ramifications for consumers.

In general, [[Heter Mechirah]] is considered unacceptable in most Chareidi communities. The big kashrus agencies are divided in opinion about Yevul Nochri (produce from gentile fields) and about the halachic Shmittah borders of Eretz Yisroel.

==Shabbos==

===Electricity===
Though the general practice of most Chareidim here is to use the Electric Company's electricity on Shabbos, there is a significant amount of Chareidim who don't. This can be true for whole kehillos - "Chazon-Ishnik", "Brisker," etc., and also individual families who themselves are ''machmir'' even from within ''kehillos'' who are not. The alternatives include connecting to community-wide generators, battery-powered lighting, or a rechargeable single-home battery system.

Social & Cultural Norms

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==Transportation==
An overwhelmingly large percentage of Chareidim do not have cars or driving licenses, and are heavy users of public transportation. It seems that among Anglo Chareidim, there is a higher percentage of car owners.

===Cars===
It is not considered mainstream for yeshivah students to get a license before they get married. In most instances, it can be grounds for being expelled from yeshivah! This may not be the case in the more Anglo communities, but make sure to check!

In many Chareidi communities (even some Litvish), it is rare for women to drive, and in others (especially the more Anglo), it is perfectly acceptable.

==Kashrus==
There are several well-known kashrus agencies here.

===Shmittah===
There are several issues of halachic dispute, with practical ramifications for consumers.

In general, [[Heter Mechirah]] is considered unacceptable in most Chareidi communities. The big kashrus agencies are divided in opinion about Yevul Nochri (produce from gentile fields) and about the halachic Shmittah borders of Eretz Yisroel.

==Shabbos==

===Electricity===
Though the general practice of most Chareidim here is to use the Electric Company's electricity on Shabbos, there is a significant amount of Chareidim who don't. This can be true for whole kehillos - "Chazon-Ishnik", "Brisker," etc., and also individual families who themselves are ''machmir'' even from within ''kehillos'' who are not. The alternatives include connecting to community-wide generators, battery-powered lighting, or a rechargeable single-home battery system.

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Kiryat Sefer

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'''Kiryat Sefer''' (Hebrew: ####) is a neighborhood in the city of Modi'in Illit.

==History:==

==Population==
78000

==Rabbonim:==
Rabbi Kessler

==Shuls:==
Litvish, Hassidish and Sfardi

==Chinuch==
Hariedi

==Groups & Programs:==
Nashei, and Program for Women past 50-many English speakers

==Geography & Climate==
Low hills

==Housing:==
apartments, and small units for rental

==Transportation: ==
very good bus transportation to Jerusalem and Bnei Brak daily. Some daily buses to Beit Shesmesh, Beitar, and Elad.

==Employment: ==
Lots of opportunities for English Speaking women

==Shopping:==
modest shopping available.

==Medical Services:==
Very good services for a small town. inc emergency services

==Community Codes and Standards:==
only Hariedi.

==Absorption:==
a very big Anglo community.

==Why Kiryat Sefer? ==
Kiriat Sefer is a great place to learn the ropes, as the Anglo community is very big and there are a lot of options for both women and Men in terms of Kollelim

==Contacts==

Immanuel

2020-07-24T10:56:19Z

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'''Immanuel''' (Hebrew: עִמָּנוּאֵל, also spelled Emanuel), is a local council located in the Shomron.

==History==
Immanuel was founded in 1983.

==Population==
Exclusively Chareidi. Currently there are almost 1000 families living in Emanuel with the planned construction of additional 600 apartments, some of which are already underway. Approx 2-4% native English speakers.

The community boasts all age groups – from young to younger, spanning the whole rage of what the Haredi and Chardal communities have to offer. Most of the newer families moving in are young families with small children.

There are Ashkenazim, Chasidim, Sefardim and Temanim. Residents of Immanuel describe their community as one in which people are consciously working on enhancing their spiritual growth. The residents value the pure and idealistic life they live, and make many sacrifices to live in a Kollel community. Residents live on modest incomes and generally dwell with their large families in small apartments.

The community is full of warmth, ''chessed'', and ''emunah''.

==Rabbonim==

==Shuls==
There are over 29 Shuls, most of which have Kollels. In addition, there are 2 night Kollels.

==Chinuch==

==Groups & Programs==
Torah classes are available daily.

There is a library in town and a beautiful swimming pool with separate times for men/women

There is a small children’s zoo.

There are many ''gemach''s for clothing, food, simchas, and help for new mothers and needy families.

There are always special activities for Chol Hamoed and Ben Hazmanim, for children as well as adults. Chugim for younger children are also available.

==Geography & Climate==
Located in the beautiful mountains of the Shomron.

There are many parks everywhere – in all neighborhoods.

A beautiful walkway along the whole length of the town offers residents an opportunity to view the surrounding mountains and communities while improving their health. Surrounding the community is a lot of wildlife parks, waterfalls, streams and nature walks.

==Housing==
There are many options for housing, ranging from villas to apartments to duplexes. It is advisable to speak with someone who knows the area before looking for an apartment, because prices range widely by location and size.

'''Purchases:'''

2 bedroom (called 3 rooms) apartments start at 500,000 NIS

3 bedroom (called 4 rooms) apartments start at 600,000 NIS

'''Rentals:'''

2 bedroom (called 3 rooms) apartments start at 1,600 NIS

3 bedroom (called 4 rooms) apartments start at 2,000 NIS

==Transportation==
It is common for a family in Emanuel not to own a car and rely solely on public transportation. Daily bus transportation is available to Jerusalem, Ariel and Bnei Brak six days a week; on Friday, buses shuttle residents to several other locations all throughout the country.

Emanuel is located 35 minutes (by car) or one hour (by bus) east of Bnei Brak, 15 min north-west of Ariel and 1 hour (by car) two hours (by bus) from Yerushalayim. These cities can be accessed through Egged and Afikim bus service.

==Employment==
Residents work in a variety of professions. Some are involved in education at the local schools, others find employment locally in nearby businesses, or in nearby towns like Ariel, Barkan and Karnei Shomron. Some residents also travel to cities like Bnei Brak, Tel Aviv, Kfar Saba and Petach Tikva.

==Shopping==
Immanuel has a small shopping center with a post office, hardware/household goods store, stationary store, shoe stores, clothing store, gift shop and candy store. There are three grocery stores in the Yishuv and many small privately home run stores.

==Medical Services==
Clalit and Leumit healthcare providers have clinics in Emanuel which are open daily, as well as an emergency care center that opens when needed.

==Community Codes & Standards==

==Absorption==
It is important to note that there is an acceptance committee (Va’adat HaRabanim) that all potential residents must meet with in order to be accepted into the community.

Immanuel does not offer olim services per se, but the community is very welcoming and helpful!

There are [[Ulpan]] classes offered in Ra’anana which is a 50 minute bus ride. The center offers [[Ulpan|Ulpanim]] on a variety of levels, daycare, and counseling services.

Ariel runs an Ulpan for level Aleph, 2-3 times a week and offers a professional Ulpan.

==Why Immanuel?==
Immanuel offers small-town life with many perks. It is a rapidly growing affordable community full of fresh air and a breath taking view!

==Contacts==
 

==Helpful Links==

Immanuel

2020-07-24T10:54:32Z

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'''Immanuel''' (Hebrew: עִמָּנוּאֵל, also spelled Emanuel), is a local council located in the Shomron.

==History==
Immanuel was founded in 1983.

==Population==
Exclusively Chareidi. Currently there are almost 1000 families living in Emanuel with the planned construction of additional 600 apartments, some of which are already underway. Approx 2-4% native English speakers.

The community boasts all age groups – from young to younger, spanning the whole rage of what the Haredi and Chardal communities have to offer. Most of the newer families moving in are young families with small children.

There are Ashkenazim, Chasidim, Sefardim and Temanim. Residents of Immanuel describe their community as one in which people are consciously working on enhancing their spiritual growth. The residents value the pure and idealistic life they live, and make many sacrifices to live in a Kollel community. Residents live on modest incomes and generally dwell with their large families in small apartments.

The community is full of warmth, ''chessed'', and ''emunah''.

==Rabbonim==

==Shuls==
There are over 29 Shuls, most of which have Kollels. In addition, there are 2 night Kollels.

==Chinuch==

==Groups & Programs==
Torah classes are available daily.

There is a library in town and a beautiful swimming pool with separate times for men/women

There is a small children’s zoo.

There are many ''gemach''s for clothing, food, simchas, and help for new mothers and needy families.

There are always special activities for Chol Hamoed and Ben Hazmanim, for children as well as adults. Chugim for younger children are also available.

==Geography & Climate==
Located in the beautiful mountains of the Shomron.

There are many parks everywhere – in all neighborhoods.

A beautiful walkway along the whole length of the town offers residents an opportunity to view the surrounding mountains and communities while improving their health. Surrounding the community is a lot of wildlife parks, waterfalls, streams and nature walks.

==Housing==
There are many options for housing, ranging from villas to apartments to duplexes. It is advisable to speak with someone who knows the area before looking for an apartment, because prices range widely by location and size.

'''Purchases:'''

2 bedroom (called 3 rooms) apartments start at 500,000 NIS

3 bedroom (called 4 rooms) apartments start at 600,000 NIS

'''Rentals:'''

2 bedroom (called 3 rooms) apartments start at 1,600 NIS

3 bedroom (called 4 rooms) apartments start at 2,000 NIS

==Transportation==
It is common for a family in Emanuel not to own a car and rely solely on public transportation. Daily bus transportation is available to Jerusalem, Ariel and Bnei Brak six days a week; on Friday, buses shuttle residents to several other locations all throughout the country.

Emanuel is located 35 minutes (by car) or one hour (by bus) east of Bnei Brak, 15 min north-west of Ariel and 1 hour (by car) two hours (by bus) from Yerushalayim. These cities can be accessed through Egged and Afikim bus service.

==Employment==
Residents work in a variety of professions. Some are involved in education at the local schools, others find employment locally in nearby businesses, or in nearby towns like Ariel, Barkan and Karnei Shomron. Some residents also travel to cities like Bnei Brak, Tel Aviv, Kfar Saba and Petach Tikva.

==Shopping==
Immanuel has a small shopping center with a post office, hardware/household goods store, stationary store, shoe stores, clothing store, gift shop and candy store. There are three grocery stores in the Yishuv and many small privately home run stores.

==Medical Services==
Clalit and Leumit healthcare providers have clinics in Emanuel which are open daily, as well as an emergency care center that opens when needed.

==Community Codes & Standards==

==Absorption==
It is important to note that there is an acceptance committee (Va’adat HaRabanim) that all potential residents must meet with in order to be accepted into the community.

Immanuel does not offer olim services per say, but the community is very welcoming and helpful!

There are Ulpan classes offered in Ra’anana which is a 50 minute bus ride. The center offers Ulpanim on a variety of levels, daycare, and counseling services.

Ariel runs an Ulpan for level Aleph, 2-3 times a week and offers a professional Ulpan.

==Why Immanuel?==
Immanuel offers small-town life with many perks. It is a rapidly growing affordable community full of fresh air and a breath taking view!

==Contacts==
 

==Helpful Links==

Chinuch

2020-07-20T21:14:18Z

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==Streams & Educational Networks==
There are several frameworks within which Chareidi educational institutions operate.

===Chinuch Atzmai===

===Bnei Yosef - Ma'ayan HaChinuch HaTorani===

===Private===

===Mamlachti Chareidi===

==Boys==

===Preschool===
The last year before first grade is commonly called ''mechinah'' [preparatory program], as it prepares the children for ''cheider'' (not to be confused with ''mechinah'' for ''yeshivah ketanah'').

===Cheider===
Chareidi elementary schools for boys are referred to as '''Talmud Torah''' (the more formal usage, usually part of the title) or '''cheider'''. They include first through eighth grades. Most ''chadorim'' also maintain a preschool for the two or three preceding grade levels.

Eighth grade is sometimes referred to as ''mechinah'' [preparatory program], as it prepares the ''talmidim'' for ''yeshivah ketanah'', and in many cases has an entirely different schedule than the rest of the school.

===Mechinah===
There is an optional stand-alone year-long program, usually not connected to any specific school, for preparing children for ''yeshivah ketanah''. While most ''talmidim'' advance directly from ''cheider'' to ''yeshivah ketanah'', there are many who opt for a year of ''mechinah'', either instead of or following eighth grade.

===Yeshivah Ketanah===
Chareidi boys high school is called ''yeshivah ketanah'' (what in America is sometimes called ''mesivta'', which is not used here). It is a three year program, with each year called a "''shiur''," named ''shiur aleph'', ''shiur beis'', and ''shiur gimmel'' respectively, corresponding to ninth through eleventh grades. The day in ''yeshivah ketanah'' begins from around 7-7.30 in the morning with shacharis which may be followed sometimes with a ''sichah'' from the ''rosh yeshiva'' or ''mashgiach'', followed by breakfast, seder and a shiur, lunch, mincha (may be later), a break, second seder (usually bekius), supper. maariv, and third seder. The day ends at around 9.30 p.m. Unlike in ''chutz la'aretz'' the bochurim only learn ''limmudei kodesh'', there are no secular studies. It has become less common for boys to dorm at ''yeshivah ketanah'' age, but some do, and so most attend ''yeshiva ketanah'' in their own city. On Friday there is generally only a morning seder. The number of "in Shabboses" varies among the yeshivos. Some may have 3 Shabboses a month in the yeshiva, others 1 or 2, and some may send the boys home most weeks with only occasional Shabboses in the yeshiva.

In most cases it is not a natural continuation of any specific ''cheider''. It is generally considered the job of the ''cheider'', and specifically the eighth-grade ''rebbi'', to direct and help with placement of their ''talmidim'' in ''yeshivos ketanos''.

===Yeshivah Gedolah===
Israeli ''yeshivos gedolos'' have a unique culture very different from the American counterpart.

==Girls==

===Gan (Preschool)===
Ages 3-4,

====Gan Kdam-Chovah====
Ages 4-5, hours are the same as Gan Chova, tuition and expenses are like Gan Chova

 

====Gan Trom-Chovah====
 

====Gan Chovah====
Preschool for ages 5-6, its the year before first grade also known as "Kittah Aleph". It's completely subsidized there are no tuition expenses aside for extra curricular fee of a few hundred Shekel for the entire year.

Hours:8:00-1:30 with an option for leaving the child for "Tzaharon", meaning after school program until 3:45. A hot meal is served for the children who stay for the afternoon program. 

===Elementary===
For grades 1-8.

There are two options for elementary schools.

#'''The local school:''' Every neighborhood had a local Bais Yaakov which is made up of a student body of the local population, this way girls in the same class generally also know each other from the neighborhood. Its very rare for a girl to attend a Bais Yaakov that is not in her neighborhood. The Bais Yaakovs are government subsidized and are basically free aside for some basic extra curricular fees. The local Bais Yaakovs accept all the girls of its neighborhood which makes each Bais Yaakov unique in its student body representing the unique character of its neighborhood. The Bais Yaakov in the Ezrat Torah neighborhood in Yerushalaim is very different from the Bais Yaakov in the Pisgat Zeev neighborhood in Yerushalaim. The former is very Chareidi and Yeshivish while the latter is less Chareidi and more dati- reflecting the character of the neighborhood. The Bais Yaakov in Sanhedria in Yerushalaim is very anglo, reflecting the local residents.

Its very accepted for mainstream chareidim to send to the local Bais Yaakovs.

2. '''Private schools:''' There are a few private elementary schools which cater for various crowds which prefer some alternative to the local Bais Yaakov. Some teach in Yiddish, others offer an alternative approach or curriculum that is not offered in the local Bais Yaakov. These schools charge tuition generally a few thousand Shekels a year.

===Seminar===

High school for Chareidi girls is called Seminar. Grades 9-12. with the majority of the girls staying an additional two years to learn a profession. There are no local Bais Yaakov high schools as there are elementary schools, rather the high schools are generally private but are still somewhat government subsidized and therefore do not charge a high tuition Around 2-3 thousand NIS a year. It is common for girls to bus in to the neighborhood where their school is located, many schools arrange transportation for their students.

Most Chareidi schools do not do the government administered tests called "Bagruyot" (like the regents in New York) rather they offer an alternative testing system called "Chutzim". On an academic level "Chutzim" are on par with the "Bagruyot" tests, however since they are not government administered they are not recognized and cannot be used to get accepted to institutions of higher education.

'''Masslulim''': Most Chareidi girls stay on for an additional two years of schooling after they complete grade 12. This is called "masslulim"- tracks. During these two years the girls learn a profession which they can use later on in life to help support their families. The "Masslulim" offer a variety of professions ranging from medical secretary, graphic designing, interior designing, architecture, accounting, commuter developer etc..

While learning a profession the girls maintain a structure of Limudei Kodesh as part of their day in the seminary.

Chinuch

2020-07-20T19:48:19Z

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Still under construction; please help expand this entry.

==Streams & Educational Networks==
There are several frameworks within which Chareidi educational institutions operate.

===Chinuch Atzmai===

===Bnei Yosef - Ma'ayan HaChinuch HaTorani===

===Private===

===Mamlachti Chareidi===

==Boys==

===Preschool===
The last year before first grade is commonly called ''mechinah'' [preparatory program], as it prepares the children for ''cheider'' (not to be confused with ''mechinah'' for ''yeshivah ketanah'').

===Cheider===
Chareidi elementary schools for boys are referred to as '''Talmud Torah''' (the more formal usage, usually part of the title) or '''cheider'''. They include first through eighth grades. Most ''chadorim'' also maintain a preschool for the two or three preceding grade levels.

Eighth grade is sometimes referred to as ''mechinah'' [preparatory program], as it prepares the ''talmidim'' for ''yeshivah ketanah'', and in many cases has an entirely different schedule than the rest of the school.

===Mechinah===
There is an optional stand-alone year-long program, usually not connected to any specific school, for preparing children for ''yeshivah ketanah''. While most ''talmidim'' advance directly from ''cheider'' to ''yeshivah ketanah'', there are many who opt for a year of ''mechinah'', either instead of or following eighth grade.

===Yeshivah Ketanah===
Chareidi boys high school is called ''yeshivah ketanah'' (what in America is sometimes called ''mesivta'', which is not used here). It is a three year program, with each year called a "''shiur''," named ''shiur aleph'', ''shiur beis'', and ''shiur gimmel'' respectively, corresponding to ninth through eleventh grades. The day in ''yeshivah ketanah'' begins from around 7-7.30 in the morning with shacharis which may be followed sometimes with a ''sichah'' from the ''rosh yeshiva'' or ''mashgiach'', followed by breakfast, seder and a shiur, lunch, mincha (may be later), a break, second seder (usually bekius), supper. maariv, and third seder. The day ends at around 9.30 p.m. Unlike in ''chutz la'aretz'' the bochurim only learn ''limmudei kodesh'', there are no secular studies. It has become less common for boys to dorm at ''yeshivah ketanah'' age, but some do, and so most attend ''yeshiva ketanah'' in their own city. On Friday there is generally only a morning seder. The number of "in Shabboses" varies among the yeshivos. Some may have 3 Shabboses a month in the yeshiva, others 1 or 2, and some may send the boys home most weeks with only occasional Shabboses in the yeshiva.

In most cases it is not a natural continuation of any specific ''cheider''. It is generally considered the job of the ''cheider'', and specifically the eighth-grade ''rebbi'', to direct and help with placement of their ''talmidim'' in ''yeshivos ketanos''.

===Yeshivah Gedolah===
Israeli ''yeshivos gedolos'' have a unique culture very different from the American counterpart.

==Girls==

===Gan (Preschool)===
Ages 3-4,

====Gan Kdam-Chovah====
Ages 4-5, hours are the same as Gan Chova, tuition and expenses are like Gan Chova

 

====Gan Trom-Chovah====
 

====Gan Chovah====
Preschool for ages 5-6, its the year before first grade also known as "Kittah Aleph". It's completely subsidized there are no tuition expenses aside for extra curricular fee of a few hundred Shekel for the entire year.

Hours:8:00-1:30 with an option for leaving the child for "Tzaharon", meaning after school program until 3:45. A hot meal is served for the children who stay for the afternoon program. 

===Elementary===
For grades 1-8.

There are two options for elementary schools.

#'''The local school:''' Every neighborhood had a local Bais Yaakov which is made up of a student body of the local population, this way girls in the same class generally also know each other from the neighborhood. Its very rare for a girl to attend a Bais Yaakov that is not in her neighborhood. The Bais Yaakovs are government subsidized and are basically free aside for some basic extra curricular fees. The local Bais Yaakovs accept all the girls of its neighborhood which makes each Bais Yaakov unique in its student body representing the unique character of its neighborhood. The Bais Yaakov in the Ezrat Torah neighborhood in Yerushalaim is very different from the Bais Yaakov in the Pisgat Zeev neighborhood in Yerushalaim. The former is very Chareidi and Yeshivish while the latter is less Chareidi and more dati- reflecting the character of the neighborhood. The Bais Yaakov in Sanhedria in Yerushalaim is very anglo, reflecting the local residents.

Its very accepted for mainstream chareidim to send to the local Bais Yaakovs.

2. '''Private schools:''' There are a few private elementary schools which cater for various crowds which prefer some alternative to the local Bais Yaakov. Some teach in Yiddish, others offer an alternative approach or curriculum that is not offered in the local Bais Yaakov. These schools charge tuition generally a few thousand Shekels a year.

===Seminar===

High school for Chareidi girls is called Seminar. Grades 9-12. with the majority of the girls staying an additional two years to learn a profession. There are no local Bais Yaakov high schools as there are elementary schools, rather the high schools are generally private but are still somewhat government subsidized and therefore do not charge a high tuition Around 2-3 thousand NIS a year. It is common for girls to bus in to the neighborhood where their school is located, many schools arrange transportation for their students.

Most Chareidi schools do not do the government administered tests called "Bagruyot" (like the regents in New York) rather they offer an alternative testing system called "Chutzim". On an academic level "Chutzim" are on par with the "Bagruyot" tests, however since they are not government administered they are not recognized and cannot be used to get accepted to institutions of higher education.

'''Masslulim''': Most Chareidi girls stay on for an additional two years of schooling after they complete grade 12. This is called "masslulim"- routes. During these two years the girls learn a profession which they can use later on in life to help support their families. The "Masslulim" offer a variety of professions ranging from medical secretary, graphic designing, interior designing, architecture, accounting, commuter developer etc..

While learning a profession the girls maintain a structure of Limudei Kodesh as part of their day in the seminary.

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*'''Givat Zev Hachadasha:'''
*(Hebrew: גִּבְעַת זְאֵב)

In 2004, the Givat Zev Hachadasha neighborhood was built at the edge of the greater Jerusalem area, within the Givat Zev municipal district.

'''General''':

Over 900 families have already made their homes there and enjoy the great quality living, suburban open space, and a wonderful residential atmosphere which includes all the community services required by large frum families.

'''Locals:'''

There are around 25%-30% Anglos living in Givat Zev Hachadasha. Majority of them are a mixture of yeshivish and chassidish.

Several families are Ba’alei Teshuvah, although they are very well integrated.

Most of the residents are in kollel and some also work part time in various yeshivos and seminary’s.

Some Olim continue their american jobs working from home.

Many wives bring in the Parnassa while their husbands learn. The common denominator of the community is that most of the families started off learning in kollel for a few years, then went out to work.

'''Shuls:'''

There are about 12-13 shuls in the city.

Rav Wittenstein is the Rav of many Anglo families because he is American and speaks English, although his shul is run respectively in Hebrew.

Rav Horowitz, who himself is Chassidish, has 2 shuls catered to the Israeili, “Bnei Yeshivish”.

Rav Golan and Rav Kahana have a more Balabatish crowd.

There are 4 Sefardi Rabanim, including one Moroccan.

'''Programs:'''

There are constant learning opportunities offered; Daf Yomi and Gemara Shiurim, plus a kollel also for the Balabatim. Additionally the local Neshai hosts various programs, Shiurim, and classes for women.

Givat Zev Hachadasha is home to a large Belz community of 200 families, of which 5%-10% are Anglos. There is a Belz Cheder, gan, and they also have their own classes in the local Bais Yaakov.

'''Chinuch:'''

There are three Chederim, one Sefardi and two Litvish. All three are yeshivish Israeli Hebrew speaking. Girls attend the local Bais Yaakov which also has separate english classes. There are many preschools (gan) and daycares; government funded and private. The local schools integrate the students very well into chareidi Israeli society.

'''Shopping:'''

The neighborhood has a shopping center with the following: A large supermarket that provides freshly stocked goods, a Sefarim Store, a toy store, sock store, shekel store, sheitel macher, and stationery shop. There is also a Meuhedet branch (medical insurance) pharmacy, and Klalit.

'''Housing:'''

There are many apartment buildings, suitable for 6-8 families.

Also available are plenty of semi-detached houses and duplexes with private entrances. Every house in Givat Zev Hachadasha has a yard or large porch.

A typical apartment can cost anywhere between 1.5 - 2.5 million NIS. depending on the size.

Rent is around 3,000-6,000 NIS

'''Transportation:'''

With a 13-14 kilometer drive to Yerushalaim, there are 3 different bus lines/routes. On busy hours buses come frequently, normally every 10-15 minutes. It is approximately a half hour bus ride to Ramat Eshkol and 10-15 minutes maximum to the Ramot mall.

With a car it's a little more than 10 minutes to Ramot (in yerushalaim) and about 20 minutes to the Mir Yeshiva.

Residents (who contributed to this page) agree that owning a car definitely makes traveling easier, but it is not a necessity and the local transportation is very reliable and quick.

'''Climate:'''

Givat Zev Hachadasha is located in a valley with lower elevation. The weather is similar to, although a few degrees lower than Yerushalaim.

In general there is a nice breezy wind.

Contacts:

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'''Giv'at HaMoreh''' (Hebrew: ####) is a neighborhood of Afula, detached from the main city. It is home to a ''kehillah'' of ''bnei'' Torah officially called HaKehillah HaToranit Giv'at HaMoreh, commonly known as "The Kehillah."

==History==
The Kehillah was established on Rosh Chodesh Elul 5772 (2012) by a core group of ten families of ''avreichim''. Since then there has been steady growth, and as of 2020 there are about 300 families.

The Kehillah was established for the purpose of having more-affordable housing available for young Chareidi couples.

==Population==
The existing population before the coming of the Kehillah comprised of several different groups, including mostly-traditional Morrocan Jews, Russians, Ethiopians, and a sprinkling of Arabs or Druze. There was also a small presence of Chareidim.

Though predominantly Litvish, the Kehillah includes different stripes of Chareidi ''bnei'' Torah, including a sizeable Sephardic element and several families of Yemenite background.

There is a sizeable number of English speakers in the Kehillah, many of which are originally from out-of-town communities. Some are immigrants themselves, and others are children of immigrants.

The newcomers to the Kehillah are generally young couples, which makes for a very young median age.

==Rabbonim==
Rav Nosson Rotshild ''shlita'' is rav of the Kehillah. He had previously been on the staff of Yeshivas Geon Yaakov in Bnei Brak.

Rav Lang ''shlita'' is a ''rosh kollel'' and ''moreh hora'ah''.

Rav Refoel Blum ''shlita'', a founder of the Kehillah, is ''rosh yeshivah'' of Yeshivah Gedolah of Afula in nearby Afula Illit. The ''mashgiach'', Rav Breuer ''shlita'', is also a member of the Kehillah.

Rav Moshe Yehuda Begal ''zt"l'' (d. 5776), originally from Manchester, was one of the founders of the Kehillah and its first ''moreh hora'ah''. His father-in-law, Rav Reuven Meir ''shlita'', who had been a ''rosh yeshivah'' in France, now lives in the neighborhood.

==Shuls==
There are several shuls that have predated the Kehillah. One is Ashkenazi (''nusach'' Sefard or Chabad), which serves the Ashkenazi non-Yeshivish population and some of the Kehillah members. All the others are ''nusach'' Edot Mizrach (Sephardic), and the members scale from traditional to fully observant.

The Kehillah currently has three shuls - one Sefardic and two Ashkenaz.

==Chinuch==
The Kehillah is served by a well-established ''cheider'', Derech Emes, which was founded under the aegis of Rav Aaron Leib Shteinman ''zt"l''. It preceded the Kehillah by several years and serves Chareidim living in a wide geographical area who are interested in a solid Chareidi ''chinuch''. The cheider follows the "Zichru" method, and has several hundred ''talmidim''.

The Kehillah has opened a local ''yeshivah ketanah'', which includes all 3 ''shiurim''. There is a ''yeshivah gedolah'' in nearby Afula Illit, and many of the staff members there are members of the Kehillah.

A Beis Yaakov school was established together with the Kehillah, and includes all elementary grades. For Beis Yaakov highschool, some residents commute to Tzefas where there is a branch of the "Snif" Beis Yaakov of Yerushalayim, and others attend the schools in Rechasim, both about an hour away. There is talk about opening a local Beis Yaakov high school.

==Groups & Programs==
There is a N'shei group for English-speaking women of the Kehillah.

==Geography & Climate==
The neighborhood is located on the slopes of a hill of the same name overlooking Emek Yizre'el (Jezreel Valley) from the northeast.

The "city," the central part of Afula, is about a ten-minute drive down into the valley.

==Housing==
There is a wide variety of house types, ranging from apartment buildings to private villas. A small 3-room (2 bedroom) apartment can go for about 400K NIS, and a 4-room apartment from about 550K NIS. Monthly rent for a 3-room apartment can be about 1400 NIS, and a 4-room apartment can go for 1800 NIS. There is a lot of rent availability for 3-room apartments.

The Kehillah keeps tabs on the real-estate prices by having all purchases and rentals done through or with the approval of the Kehillah's housing committee (Va'adat Diyur). They are very very strict about this, which has proven to prevent unrestrained increase in prices, by preventing competition between potential buyers and keeping the demand to the level of supply.

Membership in the Kehillah, inluding use of services and educational institutions, is contingent on adherence to this rule.

Most members of the Kehillah own their homes.

==Transportation==
The neighborhood is about a ten-minute car ride or twenty-minute bus ride from the Afula Central Bus Station, from where there is regular transportation to destinations all around the country, including to and from Yerushalayim about every hour of the day (Egged #953).

There is also a bus stop at the foot of the neighborhood where some buses to and from Yerushalayim have stops, including one originating in Teveria (Egged #959) and another predominantly serving Chareidim (Netiv Express #982).

The commute to Yerushalayim (by car, or from Afula CBS to Yerushalayim CBS) is about an hour and forty minutes.

The new train station in Afula connects to Bet She'an and to Haifa, and from there connects to trains going to many destinations.

==Employment==
Though most Kehillah men are in ''kollel'', working is not frowned upon. Some are ''rebbeim'', ''sofrim'', and ''mashgichei kashrus''.

Women are employed in teaching positions, office work, as medical secretaries (also in the nearby Emek hospital) and more. One of the women in the Kehillah is tasked with job placement for Kehillah women who are interested.

==Shopping==
There are a several small grocery stores in the neighborhood, as well as a medium-sized supermarket. There are several supermarkets down in the "city," a ten-minute drive away.

Inside the neighborhood there is a branch of the [[Mishnat Yosef]] weekly sale, as well as a low-cost sale of basic goods arranged by the Kehillah.

==Medical Services==
The Emek hospital, serving the whole region, is walking distance from the neighborhood and within the ''eiruv'' connecting Giv'at HaMoreh to Afula Illit.

The neighborhood includes a [[Clalit]] medical clinic, and in response to growing demand from the Kehillah, a branch of Meuhedet was opened as well.

==Community Codes and Standards==
Israeli Chareidi standards expected of Kehillah members. Only kosher cellphones allowed. Filtered internet is available in a local store.

Women may drive only with express allowance by Kehillah ''rabbonim'', but in general frowned upon.

Commonly used ''[[hechsheirim]]'' include [[Badat"z Eida Chareidis]], [[Hechsheirim#She'eris|She'eris]], [[Hechsheirim#Rubin|Rubin]].

==Absorption==
Integration into the Kehillah, including use of services and educational institutions, involves getting approved by acceptance committee (Va'adat Kabalah).

==Why Giv'at HaMoreh?==
Community of patriotic ''avreichim'' in the serene & scenic north with affordable housing.

==Contacts==
Yehuda Orzel - 0583266836, orzelyehuda@gmail.com (resident)

Yoel Berman - 053-319-1618, yberman613 [@] gmail.com (former resident)

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