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| − | [[File:Approaching Maaleh Amos with view of new construction.jpg|thumb|Approaching Maaleh Amos with view of new construction]]
| + | '''Ma'ale Amos''' (Hebrew: מַעֲלֵה עָמוֹס, lit ''Ascent of Amos'') is a Chareidi [[community]] ''yishuv'' in the Yehuda Desert. |
| − | [[File:Maaleh Amos houses with view.jpg|thumb|Maaleh Amos houses with view]]
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| − | [[File:Maleh Amos picture from ontop.jpg|thumb|Maleh Amos from on top]]
| + | Located 20 km southeast of Yerushalayim, at an elevation of 725 meters above sea level, it falls under the jurisdiction of Gush Etzion Regional Council. In 2018 it had a population of 535. |
| − | '''Ma'aleh Amos''' (Hebrew: מַעֲלֵה עָמוֹס, lit ''Ascent of Amos'') is a Chareidi ''yishuv'' under the jurisdiction of the Gush Etzion Regional Council. | |
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| | ==History== | | ==History== |
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| | ==Population== | | ==Population== |
| − | In 2018, the population was 535.
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| | All residents identify themselves exclusively as Chareidi, though including very diverse types: ''baalebatim'', ''avreichim'', ''yeshivish'', ''chassidish'', ''frum''-from-birth, ''ba'alei teshuvah'', ''geirim'', etc. | | All residents identify themselves exclusively as Chareidi, though including very diverse types: ''baalebatim'', ''avreichim'', ''yeshivish'', ''chassidish'', ''frum''-from-birth, ''ba'alei teshuvah'', ''geirim'', etc. |
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| | There are about 20 families of Biala Chassidim, and the Biala Rebbe has bought an apartment with the intention of settling here. | | There are about 20 families of Biala Chassidim, and the Biala Rebbe has bought an apartment with the intention of settling here. |
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| | ==Rabbonim== | | ==Rabbonim== |
| − | [[File:Rav Charlop.jpg|thumb|266x266px|Rav Charlop]]
| + | Rav Ze’ev Wolf Charlop ''shlita'' is the ''rav'' of the community. A native of New York, Rav Charlap speaks fluent English, though the he delivers his ''shiurim'' in Hebrew. |
| − | Rav Ze’ev Charlop ''shlita'' is ''rav'' of the community. A native of New York, Rav Charlap speaks fluent English, though the he delivers his ''shiurim'' in Hebrew. | |
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| | Rav Dovid Steinhaus, a native of England, is the ''rosh kollel''. He has authored numerous ''seforim'' in Hebrew and English. | | Rav Dovid Steinhaus, a native of England, is the ''rosh kollel''. He has authored numerous ''seforim'' in Hebrew and English. |
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| − | ==Shuls== | + | Rabbi Avraham Moshe Rabinowitz from Israel is the rabbi of the Hasidic community. He speaks fluent English, and is the youngest son of the Rebbe Mbila Lugano. |
| − | [[File:Inside Biala beis medrash in Maaleh Amos.jpg|thumb|Inside Biala beis medrash in Maaleh Amos]]
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| − | The yishuv boasts two shuls, one Litvish (''nusach'' Ashkenaz) and one Chassidish (Biala). | + | ==Shuls and other== |
| | + | The yishuv boasts two shuls, one Litvish (nusach Ashkenaz) and one Chassidish (Biala). |
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| − | The Yishuv also has its own ''mikveh taharah''.
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| | ==Chinuch== | | ==Chinuch== |
| − | [[File:Kids in cheider in Maaleh Amos.jpg|thumb|Kids in cheider in Maaleh Amos]]
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| | There is a local ''Cheider'', elementary ''Bais Yaakov'', pre-schools, a library, ''shiurim'', learning programs for boys, workshops for boys, girls, and women. | | There is a local ''Cheider'', elementary ''Bais Yaakov'', pre-schools, a library, ''shiurim'', learning programs for boys, workshops for boys, girls, and women. |
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| − | ==Groups & Programs==
| + | There is a Talmud Torah for children in the Yiddish language that is run by the Hasidim of Byala |
| − | There are many organized ''shiurim'' for both men and women, in English and in Hebrew. The Rav gives a ''shiur'' on the ''parsha'' every Thursday. There is a ''halachah'' Kollel, as well as Daf Yomi and ''gemara'' ''shiurim''.
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| − | The local youth are very active and the ''yishuv'' organizes many events and functions for them, fostering a warm community atmosphere.
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| − | The ''yishuv'' also has an active N'shei for women (Noam), with special events every Rosh Chodesh.
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| − | Elementary-aged girls participate in the activity of “Bnos” on weekdays and Shabbos, and children bring out their talents in the many ''chugim'' (extra curricular classes) available.
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| − | About every month an "Oneg Shabbos" is prepared for the ''yeshivah bochurim''.
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| − | There is also a gym for kindergarten-age children.
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| − | There is a large library which includes Hebrew and English books. The library is open for men and women separately on different days of the week.
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| − | ==Geography & Climate==
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| − | [[File:View from Maaleh Amos.jpg|thumb|View from Maaleh Amos]]
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| − | Ma'ale Amos is located on the eastern slopes of the Yehuda Desert, 20 km southeast of Yerushalayim. At an elevation of 725 meters above sea level, it offers a magnificent view overlooking the Judean desert all the way to the Dead Sea.
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| − | Ma’aleh Amos has a dry desert climate. Being a mountainous region, there is a steady breeze.
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| | ==Housing== | | ==Housing== |
| − | [[File:Homes in Maaleh Amos.jpg|thumb|Homes in Maaleh Amos]]
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| − | [[File:New homes in Maaleh Amos with view.jpg|thumb|New homes in Maaleh Amos with view]]
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| − | [[File:View from Maaleh Amos with new construction.jpg|thumb|View from Maaleh Amos with new construction]]
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| − | Over the years the town was built with three different housing projects.
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| − | The original houses were built completely detached, each with a unique plan, layout and size. The second project was comprised of semi-detached houses with a small yard. The third project, completed in 2002, comprised of concrete units brought over and built from within.
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| − | In 2015 construction started on the “Kiryat Nof” section, with 180 housing units planned. Fifty-six housing units have already been completed and are inhabited, and as construction progresses new housing units are put on the market.
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| − | Prices of apartments in the new expanded area start at 790,000 NIS for three rooms (2 bedrooms). A four-room apartment with a garden will cost about 940,000 NIS, and villas and private homes will cost more.
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| − | There is also potential to build your own unique house.
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| − | Although the town has undergone expansion throughout the years it still managed to maintain its suburban look and sense of community.
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| | ==Transportation== | | ==Transportation== |
| − | The Yishuv is about half an hour drive from southern Yerushalayim (45 minutes to Ramat Eshkol) and 25 minutes from Beitar.
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| − | Residents who do not own a car, travel either by bus or organized van service. Buses travel around 5 times a day to Yerushalayim, and the 20-seater van drives 5 times a day to Beitar.
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| − | Local residents recommend having a car.
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| | ==Shopping== | | ==Shopping== |
| − | There is a small grocery store on premises with basic necessities and some frozen goods. It is open one hour in the mornings and two hours in the afternoons. Many families order their groceries by delivery from two online vendors - [https://www.lamehadrin.co.il/pages/homepage.aspx Yashir Lamehadrin] and [https://www.sales.org.il/HomePage.aspx HaMechirah HaKehillatit].
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| − | Many of the residents do their shopping at the Gush Etzion shopping center located 14 minutes away.
| + | ==Community Codes and Standards== |
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| − | Standards of Chareidi ''bnei Torah'', including modest dress and behavior, and an aspiration to grow and be part of a community of ''ovdei HaShem''.
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| − | Financial stability and a desire to participate and be involved with the community.
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| | ==Absorption== | | ==Absorption== |
| − | There is an acceptance committee. To apply, an application form must be filled. There is then a pre-screening meeting with the town committee, after which the family is invited to spend a Shabbos in the community. It is then decided if they are to be accepted.
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| − | There is no Ulpan or other extra resources for immigrants, as there are no immigrants coming directly from abroad. Residents are extremely friendly and helpful, yet they recommend new immigrants start out in a more Americanized setting for a softer landing to avoid the culture shock and other difficulties, such as language or unrealistic expectations.
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| − | There is an initiative - Kumu V'naaleh Ma'ale Amos - to move as a group of Lakewood families in the summer of 5782. See video below.
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| − | ==Contacts==
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| − | Mrs. Steinhaus - 053-319-3138.
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| − | Mrs. Weinberg - 02-9933308, shoshanaweinbergtranslator [@] gmail.com.
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| − | Housing: Shmuel Zilberman (Hebrew only) - 052-763-0544, 7630544 [@] gmail.com.
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| − | Kumu V'naaleh Ma'ale Amos - Rabbi Menachem Leibowitz - 053-473-9537 / registerkumu [@] gmail.com
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| − | ==Helpful Links==
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| − | [https://www.aviraderetzyisroel.org/post/home-country Eretz Chemdah article - "Home Country"]
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| − | [https://www.aviraderetzyisroel.org/post/finding-our-place-in-eretz-yisroel Eretz Chemdah article - "Finding Our Place in Eretz Yisroel"]
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| − | [[File:Kids in Maaleh Amos.jpg|thumb|Kids in Maaleh Amos]]
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| − | [http://www.wherewhatwhen.com/article/dreams-come-true-journey-to-ma-ale-amos-the-aliyah-of-the-weinberg-family WhereWhatWhen article - "Dreams Come True"]
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| − | [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/17ZSAsvsVUiEG4CrDUp2OThUyOdcNg9dk?usp=sharing Videos of ''asifa'' in Yerushalayim, Adar II 5782 for Lakewood - Ma'ale Amos project]
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Ma'ale Amos (Hebrew: מַעֲלֵה עָמוֹס, lit Ascent of Amos) is a Chareidi community yishuv in the Yehuda Desert.
Located 20 km southeast of Yerushalayim, at an elevation of 725 meters above sea level, it falls under the jurisdiction of Gush Etzion Regional Council. In 2018 it had a population of 535.
History
The yishuv was established in 1981, and was named after the navi Amos, who lived in the village of Tekoa nearby.
Population
All residents identify themselves exclusively as Chareidi, though including very diverse types: baalebatim, avreichim, yeshivish, chassidish, frum-from-birth, ba'alei teshuvah, geirim, etc.
There are about 50 veteran families who have been recently joined by another about 50 who moved into newly constructed apartments. From the core group, about a third are English speakers.
Up until recently, most of the residents were immigrants from the United States and Russia. Most of the original core group of the residents identify as Litvish, though there are Chassidim and Sephardim as well. The Chassidim include Amshinov, Breslov, and Boyan, and lately, an large contingent of Biala Chassidim.
There are about 20 families of Biala Chassidim, and the Biala Rebbe has bought an apartment with the intention of settling here.
Rabbonim
Rav Ze’ev Wolf Charlop shlita is the rav of the community. A native of New York, Rav Charlap speaks fluent English, though the he delivers his shiurim in Hebrew.
Rav Dovid Steinhaus, a native of England, is the rosh kollel. He has authored numerous seforim in Hebrew and English.
Rabbi Avraham Moshe Rabinowitz from Israel is the rabbi of the Hasidic community. He speaks fluent English, and is the youngest son of the Rebbe Mbila Lugano.
Shuls and other
The yishuv boasts two shuls, one Litvish (nusach Ashkenaz) and one Chassidish (Biala).
There is one mikveh taharah,
Chinuch
There is a local Cheider, elementary Bais Yaakov, pre-schools, a library, shiurim, learning programs for boys, workshops for boys, girls, and women.
There is a Talmud Torah for children in the Yiddish language that is run by the Hasidim of Byala
Climate
Housing
Transportation
Shopping
Community Codes and Standards
Absorption
