Day by Day Photo Gallery

Solidarity Mission to Israel
January 19-27, 2002
7-14 Shevat, 5762

Day 4 - 5, January 24-25
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A Visit to the Parchment factory in Elon Moreh. The stop was one of several during an "optional" tour of the Shomron. The factory produces parchment for Sifrei Torah, Megillot and other ritual items.

   
A Visit with Yael Lieberman and her children in Elon Moreh. Her husband, Rabbi Hillel Lieberman, was murdered during the riots in which Kever Yosef was captured and desecrated by marauding Arabs.

A visit to the Beit Midrash of the Yeshiva in Elon Moreh

   
Gaining an insight into the historic, biblical, and strategic importance of Shomron from its highest point, Mt. Kabir. The views of Shechem, Mts. Gerizim, Eval, and the Jordan Valley are both beautiful and necessary for the strategic defense of the entire Shomron area.

A sunset view of the Jordan Valley and Alphei Menashe

Rabbi Michael Melchior, Deputy Foreign Minister, addresses the breakfast session on Friday morning, and responds to questions.

Rabbi Melchior and Rabbi Schonfeld discuss some fine points of foreign policy, while Betty Ehrenberg looks on.

Rabbi Melchior meets privately with mission delegates after the session.

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