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'''Ma'ale Amos''' (Hebrew: מַעֲלֵה עָמוֹס, lit ''Ascent of Amos'') is a Chareidi [[community]] ''yishuv''   located on the eastern slopes of the Yehuda Desert.
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[[File:Approaching Maaleh Amos with view of new construction.jpg|thumb|Approaching Maaleh Amos with view of new construction]]
 
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[[File:Maaleh Amos houses with view.jpg|thumb|Maaleh Amos houses with view]]
Located 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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[[File:Maleh Amos picture from ontop.jpg|thumb|Maleh Amos from on top]]
 
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'''Ma'aleh Amos''' (Hebrew: מַעֲלֵה עָמוֹס, lit ''Ascent of Amos'') is a Chareidi ''yishuv'' under the jurisdiction of the Gush Etzion Regional Council.
It falls under the jurisdiction of Gush Etzion Regional Council. In 2018 it had a population of 535.
 
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
 
The ''yishuv'' was established in 1981, and was named after the ''navi'' Amos, who lived in the village of Tekoa nearby.
 
The ''yishuv'' was established in 1981, and was named after the ''navi'' Amos, who lived in the village of Tekoa nearby.
  
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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==Population==
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In 2018, the population was 535.
  
==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.
 
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==
Rav Ze’ev 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.
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[[File:Rav Charlop.jpg|thumb|266x266px|Rav Charlop]]
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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.
  
 
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.
  
==Shuls and other==
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==Shuls==
The yishuv boasts two shuls, one Litvish (nusach Ashkenaz) and one Chassidish (Biala).
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[[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).
  
The Yishuv also has its own mikveh taharah,
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The Yishuv also has its own ''mikveh taharah''.
  
 
==Chinuch==
 
==Chinuch==
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[[File:Kids in cheider in Maaleh Amos.jpg|thumb|Kids in cheider in Maaleh Amos]]
 
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==
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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''.
  
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, Additional learning opportunity’s are; Halacha Kollel, 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.
  
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.
  
The Yishuv also has an active Nishey for women (Noam), with special events every Rosh Chodesh.
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About every month an "Oneg Shabbos" is prepared for the ''yeshivah bochurim''.
  
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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There is also a gym for kindergarten-age children.
  
About every month a Oneg Shabbos is prepared for the yeshiva bochurim, and the men have a shiur every day. There is also a “gym” for the kindergarten age group.
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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.
  
Ma’aleh Amos is also home to a large library including Hebrew and English books. The library is open to men and women separately on different days of the week.
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Ma’aleh Amos has a dry desert climate. Being a mountainous region, there is a steady breeze.
 
 
==Climate==
 
Ma’aleh Amos has a dry desert climate. Being a mountainous region, there is a steady breeze.<br />
 
  
 
==Housing==
 
==Housing==
<br />Over the years the town was built with three different housing projects.
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[[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.
  
The original houses were built completely detached, each with a unique plan, layout and size. The second project was semi detached houses with a small yard, that
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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.
  
started off with a grand “two for the price of one” deal. The third project was concrete units brought over and built from within. That was finished in 2001-2002. Additionally, there is great potential to build your own unique house.
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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.
  
In 2015 construction started on the “Kiryat Nof” section which is set to house 180 housing units in total.
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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.
  
As construction progresses many new housing units are put on the market. Fifty six housing units have already been completed and are inhabited; the remainder of the project is still under construction.
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There is also potential to build your own unique house.
  
Prices of apartments which are in the new expanded area start at 790,000 NIS for three rooms.
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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.
 
 
A four room apartment with a garden will cost about NIS 94,000.
 
 
 
villas and private homes will cost more.
 
 
 
'''Please note:''' three rooms in Israel means two bedrooms in America because the living room is considered a room.
 
  
 
==Transportation==
 
==Transportation==
 
The Yishuv is about half an hour drive from southern Yerushalayim (45 minutes to Ramat Eshkol) and 25 minutes from Beitar.
 
The Yishuv is about half an hour drive from southern Yerushalayim (45 minutes to Ramat Eshkol) and 25 minutes from Beitar.
  
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, and the 20 seater van drives 5 times a day to 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.  
  
Local residents recommend having a car/vehicle to manage easily getting around.<br />
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Local residents recommend having a car.
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==Employment==
  
 
==Shopping==
 
==Shopping==
<br />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 places; [https://www.lamehadrin.co.il/pages/homepage.aspx Yeshir l’mihadrin] and [https://www.sales.org.il/HomePage.aspx Hamichirah hakihilatit].
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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].
  
Many of the residents do their shopping at the Gush Etzion shopping center located a mere 14 minutes away.
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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==
 
In order to maintain the standard of their community the residents have set up an acceptance committee.
 
 
 
Families interested in moving to the Yishuv have to fill out a form and apply, then there is a meeting (pre screening) with the town committee, after that the family is invited to spend a Shabbos in the community, then it is decided if they are to be accepted.
 
 
 
 
 
The general criteria for acceptance: Real Bnei Torah who think behave and dress accordingly, with a שאיפה to grow, and be part of a community of ‘ עובדי ד. Modest dress according to chareidi standards, financial stability and a desire to participate and be involved with the community.  
 
  
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==Community Codes & 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.
 
==Absorption==
 
==Absorption==
Since there aren't any “off the boat” families, the Yishuv does not have an Ulpan, or Matnas(Community center)- offering extra resources for Olim.
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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.
 
 
Residents  are extremely friendly and helpful yet they recommend new Olim start out in a more Americanized setting for a softer landing due to the culture shock of language and expectations they might experience.
 
 
 
 
 
== Contact ==
 
Mrs. Steinhouse 053-319-3138
 
  
Mrs. Weinberg 02-9933308
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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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==Contacts==
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Mrs. Steinhaus - 053-319-3138.
  
Email: shoshanaweinbergtranslator@gmail.com
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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.
  
Housing Shmuel: 052-763-0544
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==Helpful Links==
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[https://www.aviraderetzyisroel.org/post/home-country Eretz Chemdah article - "Home Country"]
  
Email: 7630544@gmail.com
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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"]

Revision as of 10:36, 23 February 2021

Approaching Maaleh Amos with view of new construction
Maaleh Amos houses with view
Maleh Amos from on top

Ma'aleh Amos (Hebrew: מַעֲלֵה עָמוֹס, lit Ascent of Amos) is a Chareidi yishuv under the jurisdiction of the Gush Etzion Regional Council.

History

The yishuv was established in 1981, and was named after the navi Amos, who lived in the village of Tekoa nearby.

Population

In 2018, the population was 535.

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 Charlop

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.

Rav Dovid Steinhaus, a native of England, is the rosh kollel. He has authored numerous seforim in Hebrew and English.

Shuls

Inside Biala beis medrash in Maaleh Amos

The yishuv boasts two shuls, one Litvish (nusach Ashkenaz) and one Chassidish (Biala).

The Yishuv also has its own mikveh taharah.

Chinuch

Kids in cheider in Maaleh Amos

There is a local Cheider, elementary Bais Yaakov, pre-schools, a library, shiurim, learning programs for boys, workshops for boys, girls, and women.

Groups & Programs

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.

The local youth are very active and the yishuv organizes many events and functions for them, fostering a warm community atmosphere.

The yishuv also has an active N'shei for women (Noam), with special events every Rosh Chodesh.

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.

About every month an "Oneg Shabbos" is prepared for the yeshivah bochurim.

There is also a gym for kindergarten-age children.

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.

Geography & Climate

View from Maaleh Amos

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.

Ma’aleh Amos has a dry desert climate. Being a mountainous region, there is a steady breeze.

Housing

Homes in Maaleh Amos
New homes in Maaleh Amos with view
View from Maaleh Amos with new construction

Over the years the town was built with three different housing projects.

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.

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.

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.

There is also potential to build your own unique house.

Although the town has undergone expansion throughout the years it still managed to maintain its suburban look and sense of community.

Transportation

The Yishuv is about half an hour drive from southern Yerushalayim (45 minutes to Ramat Eshkol) and 25 minutes from Beitar.

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.

Local residents recommend having a car.

Employment

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 - Yashir Lamehadrin and HaMechirah HaKehillatit.

Many of the residents do their shopping at the Gush Etzion shopping center located 14 minutes away.

Community Codes & Standards

Standards of Chareidi bnei Torah, including modest dress and behavior, and an aspiration to grow and be part of a community of ovdei HaShem.

Financial stability and a desire to participate and be involved with the community.

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.

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.

Contacts

Mrs. Steinhaus - 053-319-3138.

Mrs. Weinberg - 02-9933308, shoshanaweinbergtranslator [@] gmail.com.

Housing: Shmuel Zilberman (Hebrew only) - 052-763-0544, 7630544 [@] gmail.com.

Helpful Links

Eretz Chemdah article - "Home Country"

Eretz Chemdah article - "Finding Our Place in Eretz Yisroel"

Kids in Maaleh Amos

WhereWhatWhen article - "Dreams Come True"