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BET SHEMESH WEEKLY NEWS May 13, 2011/9 Iyar

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BET SHEMESH WEEKLY NEWS	May 13, 2011/9 Iyar Volume II, Issue 5

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CHAREIDI PARTY JOINS OBJECTIONS TO RBS GIMMEL 2

The movement to object to the current plans for the construction of RBS Gimmel 2 received a major boost when a chareidi party in the Mayor's coalition submitted an objection. Eli Friedman of the TOV party signed an objection on behalf of his party in which he claimed that the planners were ruining the lives of the chareidi families who were going to move to Gimmel 2 because of the lack of green space, shopping space, matnasim or space for children to play. Friedman also pointed out that the lack of shopping space will mean that close to 2,000 more families will have to use the already overcrowded mercaz in RBS A. The party calls for the construction of the mega mall which the Mayor fought and successfully stopped - calling for it to be built with sensitivity to the needs of the chareidi community.

TIME PERIOD FOR OBJECTIONS EXTENDED

The regional council extended the time period for objecting to the construction of RBS Gimmel 2 to May 25 after numerous procedural flaws were exposed by the organizers of the objections. There is significant evidence that an attempt was made to render all objections invalid and, were it not for the keen eye of some local activists, this may have gone unnoticed. Caught in this attempt to manipulate procedure and rules, the regional council changed course and showed extra leniency in granting an extension. To date, nearly 1,500 objections have been filed along with a professional objection of more than 40 pages with expert opinions explaining why the current plans are flawed.

THE COURTS FREEZE THE CITY'S LANDGRAB

A few weeks ago we reported the deal cut between Mayor Moshe Abutbol and Interior Minister Eli Yishai to annex 3 industrial areas worth 10 million NIS in tax revenue to Bet Shemesh from Mateh Yehuda. The leadership of Mateh Yehuda has fought this decision on numerous fronts including turning to the courts. This week, the court ruled to freeze the transfer of the land until a proper hearing is held. A court date of June 19th was given for Bet Shemesh to appear and answer its questions. Moshe Dadon, the regional head of Mateh Yehuda, declared that the positive relationship between the neighboring regions is at stake. Mayor Abutbol responded that, per Yishai's instructions, he met with Mateh Yehuda leaders and offered to only take half of the area originally annexed and Mateh Yehuda refused to accept this offer. He concluded, "I will accept whatever the courts decide."

LERNER-ABUTBOL CONTROVERSY

Mayor Moshe Abutbol went onto the stage at the RBS Yom Haátzmaut celebration and declared that Shalom Lerner (Býachad) has entered into negotiations with him to enter the coalition. Lerner was shocked and angered to hear these words which he says have no basis at all. "I told the Mayor, possibly 10 different times, that I have no intention of joining his coalition." Lerner called on the Mayor to stop playing cheap politics since the declaration put Lerner on the defensive with local news outlets and citizens who were in attendance. The Mayor responded to Lerner's words by saying, "I said what I said as a joke in the spirit of the festive atmosphere...If I caused any damage to Lerner's image because of what I said, this was not my intention and I apologize for it."

NEW WEB SITE FOR LOCAL WATER COMPANY

Mei Shemesh, the local water company, has established a new web site to help residents with customer service inquiries and for news regarding future plans and programs. The web address is www.m-sms.co.il

NATIONAL PRIZE FOR LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL

The city's lone secular high school, Branco Weiss, was awarded a prestigious national award for excellence this past week. The long process to determine the prize winner included numerous visits from members of a special committee commissioned to choose the winner. The visits included pbservations during class time, interviews with students and staff, and presentations from alumni.

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MURDER SUSPECTS ARRESTED IN BET SHEMESH

Last Saturday night, residents of RBS Bet saw two suspicious Arabs enter one
of the buildings of the construction site in Kiryat Belz, right in the
beginning of RBS Bet. They alerted police who immediately suspected that
they could have been involved in the horrible murder of the US citizen in
the woods near Bet Shemesh. On Sunday afternoon, plain clothed police
raided the site and ended up arresting two suspects in the murder. The
police have not released any further information. (DL - Once the police
release all the information, I will be organizing a mass public outcry
regarding the illegal workers throughout the city, and especially those who
linger at the entrance to RBS Bet and in other locations throughout the day.
I will send out all the information once our mode of action is finalized.)

CITY TACKLES YOUTH ALCOHOL AND DRUG USE
The city has hired Shlomi Revivo to direct a local program focused on
preventative measures to keep city youth away from alcohol and drug use.
Shlomi will be running numerous programs and will be speaking at all local
schools. The kickoff event for this new program was held this week with a
presentation from Tamir Lion, recognized nationally for his work on
preventing these abuses. He highlighted a few things which parents must do
to insure that their children never lapse into a mode where they feel a need
to turn to these destructive behaviors:
1)Children cannot have any "screens" in their bedrooms - no computer,
television, x box type game unit, or video ipod.

2)When parents are spending time with children, they should show the
children that they are turning off the cell phone. Answering the phone and
telling the caller that you are busy spending time with your child already
makes the child feel unimportant.

3)Families should sit together and just talk without food or games for 30
minutes each week. At first the children feel awkward about it but, after a
while, they start asking for it.

4)Don't make frequent calls or write constant sms messages to your children
who have cell phones to make sure they are ok. They have to learn that they
are ok and can be trusted and independent.

5)Children need to learn to read quietly in their down time and they will
likely only do so if they see their parents reading.

6)Until the age of 18, children need from 8-12 hours of sleep and should be
eating a healthy diet with a really good meal to start their days and not
too much sugar anytime.

LOCAL FIREMEN THANKED
The national fire chief, Shimon Romach, joined mayor Abutbol and the council
heads of Mateh Yehuda and Mevaseret Tzion this past week in a ceremony
thanking volunteers of the Bet Shemesh Fire department for their work in the
North during the Carmel fire. Deputy Mayor, Meir Balayish (Dor Acher)
presented the chief with a plaque thanking him for the help he has provided
to the local station.

HEAVY FINES FOR ILLEGAL CONSTRUCTION AND....MORE ILLEGAL PERMITS GRANTED

Local residents continue to be fined very high amounts for illegal
construction and additions. One family was fined 120,000 NIS for
constructing on top of the roof of the building. The man claims that people
told him that the permits would be taken care of, but, as it turns out, no
one ever issued the permits. The courts fined two other families 50,000 NIS
for construction on their roofs. Amazingly, with all the violations being
uncovered, illegal activities on a municipal level may be continuing. City
councilman Natan Sheetrit (Likud) has charged that councilman Moshe Montag
(Degel Hatorah) who holds the construction portfolio is trying to find ways
to enable people to add floors to their buildings as well as granting
permits when they should not be granted. Sheetrit sent copies of these
charges to the State Comptroller and the Interior Ministry.

TRANSPORTATION POLL COMMENCING
The transportation ministry and the Bet Shemesh municipality are embarking
on a major project to improve traffic in the city. As a first step, a city
wide poll will begin this week. Residents will be called and asked
questions regarding how often you use public transportation, where you
generally travel to, what modes of transportation you use, etc. The
municipality asks that residents please give pollsters the time to do their
jobs properly so they can have the information needed to improve the quality
of our transportation.

NEW "RESIDENT CARD" FOR THIS JANUARY

The city will be producing "resident cards" as part of its celebration of 60
years of Bet Shemesh. These cards will enable residents to benefit from
reduced prices in 60 local stores during the month of January. Local
businesses who want to apply to be one of the 60 stores chosen for this
program should call 077-350-6161. Residents should be on the lookout for
information regarding how to receive these cards and where they can be used.

120 COLLEGE STUDENTS RECEIVE GRANTS
A new local program will come into fruition this Sunday night when 120 local
college students will receive grants from 5,000-8,000 NIS. The students
have committed to volunteer in the city's schools in various capacities
throughout the year in return for the grants. City councilman Richard Peres
(Labor) arranged for this program in the 2010 budget and has announced that
the program will be included in the 2011 budget, hopefully with increases in
the amounts of money and students involved.

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
This week's city council meeting began with the possibility of not erupting
into the usual pandemonium but it quickly deteriorated. The Mayor opened
the meeting by quoting from a report in Haaretz and "themarker" that Bet
Shemesh is one of three cities in Israel "on the rise." This led to great
cynism from the opposition members leading councilman Moshe Montag (Degel
HaTorah) to scream out to a secular council member, "See, even in the
Demarker they see that we (the chareidim) are eating you up." After things
calmed down, the Mayor proudly announced that the Culture Hall will be built
on its planned location and, while opposition members pointed out that there
was no need for any drama or committees which the Mayor created, everyone
praised the project in unison. Councilman Richard Peres (Labor) announced
that the project should reach its completion within 20 months from the start
of construction which should be in the coming months. It was also announced
that the new City Hall complex will be built in Old Bet Shemesh next to the
Sheiber gym where there are currently numerous city offices. This will be
voted on formally in the next council meeting. The rest of the meeting
included nothing of major significance but still managed to erupt into
shouting matches between coalition and opposition members and even some jabs
between coalition members. At one point, a person who was watching the
meeting outside of city hall (meetings are broadcast on a screen outside the
building) actually came into the room and asked, "Do you know that you look
like a bunch of clowns out there and people are watching?" If anyone wants
to know when a council meeting is taking place, please e-mail me and I will
inform you when the next one is scheduled.

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Response from Minister & Parking Mercaz in RBSA

2010-12-27T05:50:00.001-08:00

From: Dov Lipman <ddlipman@gmail.com>

A big thank you to everyone in list land for signing the petition over the
past few weeks demanding that the Minister for Public Security get involved
in the crime situation in our city, especially the school burglaries. The
Minister's aide called me today and informed me that the Minister was
motivated into action after reading the petition and seeing the number of
signatures. They are sending an official response in the coming days which
I will share with the list and she told me that the Minister is getting
involved with the situation immediately.

Dov Lipman

From: "Aryeh Sonnenberg" <aryehsonnenberg@gmail.com>

Of course, I'm talking about the Mercaz Mischari in RBS A.

If you are sick of circling around again and again to find a spot, sign the
petition: www.atzuma.co.il/rbsmercaz.

You'll find a video there, as well as downloadable petition forms, too.

* Yes, we need to do something about people that park in more than one
space.
* Yes, we need to encourage business owners and employees to park further
away.
* Yes, we need to get the tenants to park underground.
* Yes, we need to free up the 30+ spots taken by rental companies and used
car salesmen.

We need you to sign the petition so we can work on all of these short and
long-term issues.

www.atzuma.co.il/rbsmercaz

Aryeh Sonnenberg

Bet Shemesh Weekly News - November 26, 2010

2010-11-26T02:40:00.001-08:00

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REPORT ON CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The city council met on Sunday evening. The following is a review of what transpired at the meeting:

*The council approved the half year budget report. City treasurer, Aryeh Bardugo, reported a deficit of 2.5 million NIS which he attributed to expenses related to purchasing water from the new water company. Bardugo then said that the third quarter report would be released soon which will include the national government providing 17 million NIS to make up for the budget shortfalls. Opposition members were quick to point out that this means the deficit had really reached 20 million NIS while coalition members responded with praise for the Mayor's ability to get makeup funds from the government.

*The council approved 18 million NIS of government funds to improve the city's older neighborhoods. There was some controversy regarding how the funds would be used and the fact that the residents have not been consulted regarding how to best use the funds. During the discussion, a youth entered the room and began berating councilman Motti Cohen. He got close to physical contact with Cohen and had to be physically removed from the room all the while screaming to the Mayor, "I'm sorry Moshe, I had to do this to protect your honor!"

Over 100 residents of Old Bet Shemesh gathered outside City Hall during the meeting to protest the fact that they are not being consulted over how this money should be spent. They want the money to go towards basic infrastructure problems such as their broken sewage pipes but the city is directing it more towards pathways and more external improvements.

*The Mayor delegated the Computer and Information portfolio to Deputy Mayor Meir Balayish.

*The Mayor gave a brief report about his trip to Italy where he met with members of the Jewish community and encouraged them to make aliyah and live in Bet Shemesh.

*The Mayor condemned any acts of violence, especially from city workers in the wake of allegations of a city worker having punched a citizen in the face last week.
FREE MORTGAGE ADVICE FOR YOUNG COUPLES

Bet Shemesh has been chosen as one of 20 cities to receive a full time mortgage counselor who will provide advice free of charge. This service, provided by the national government, is a project of MK Gila Gamliel (Likud), serves as Deputy Minister for youth, student, and women's affairs. Local resident and Likud activist Keti Sheetrit is credited with working with Gamilel to bring this service to Bet Shemesh.
DELEGATION HEADS TO COCOA, FLORIDA

A delegation of Bet Shemesh residents and youth has departed for sister city Cocoa, Florida. The trip includes a 5 day cruise together with 150 Cocoa residents. The Bet Shemesh group will light Chanuka candles for all 6,000 cruise passengers followed by a performance on the ship by local choir "Bein Hashmashot." The choir will also perform at the Cocoa Music Hall, at a NASA memorial for the Columbia astronauts including Ilan Ramon and in a special show for the Jewish community of Orlando.
REBELLION IN SHAS ON A LOCAL LEVEL?

A local Rav from the Shas movement has made public that he has organized a group to try to take away the local leadership in Shas from Mayor Moshe Abutobol. The group feels that Abutbol has strayed from the core values and principles of the party and that he is not taking care of the Sephardim who put him into power. He said that the situation is so bad that there is a risk of their being two Shas movements in Bet Shemesh, similar to the situation in Beit Sheán where Shas split with one group receiving 2 mandates and the other 1 mandate in the last elections.
STATE COMPTROLLER INVESTIGATING BET SHEMESH

State comptroller, Micha Lindenstrauss (pictured), is clearly interested in the problems within City Hall. Staff members of his office arrived at City Hall where they demanded to see certain documents and downloaded huge amounts of information from computers. Officials have indicated that they are investigating issues related to manpower and hirings but they emphasized that no issue is off limits and encouraged residents to write to the comptroller's office with any issues and problems they have had with the local government. Complaints can be registered at the following site: http://www.mevaker.gov.il/serve/site/english/eombudsman_frame.asp
and all residents who want to complain should follow the advice of this official and do so, especially since Bet Shemesh is now the subject of an investigation.
PETITION AGAINST POLICE REACHES OVER 1,000 SIGNATURES

The petition demanding that the national government supply the local police station with more officers and patrol cars has reached over 1,000 signatures. If you have not yet signed the petition please do so (preferably in Hebrew letters) at http://www.atzuma.co.il/betshemeshpolice.

Please also encourage neighbors and friends to sign the petition.
62.1% SERVE IN THE IDF

Bet Shemesh residents were stunned to learn that, according to a recent report, only 62.1% of eligible young men in the city actually serve in the IDF. This places the city in 60th place among the country's cities, followed by Rahat, Netivot, Yerushalayim (41.8%), Elád, Beitar Ilit and Bnei Brak (11.5%).
HOME GARDENING AND COMPOST WORKSHOP

Matnas Meyerhoff will be holding a workshop to teach residents about compost and other home gardening tips on Sunday between 7:00p.m. and 9:00p.m. For more information, please contact Renee Halpert at 052-350-6592 or reneeh@netvision.net.il.
EVENTS FOR CHANUKAH

There are a wide range of events happening in the city throughout Chanukah. Here are some highlights:

Thursday December 2 - A chanukah festival at the Sheinfeld shopping center beginning at 4:00p.m. including a magic show, raffles and other surprises including free sufganiyot and drinks for all children.

Thursday December 2 - A Chanukah party for women with singer Miri Or, at Matnas Zinman beginning at 8:30p.m. Tickets can be purchased by calling 057-318-9949.

Motzei Shabbat December 4 (Day 4) - A movie called "Pages in the Wind" FOR WOMEN ONLY at 8:00p.m. at Matnas Zinman. Tickets can be purchased by calling 057-318-9949.

Monday December 6 - A play called "Ima, do you see me?" performed by Ariella Savir, a blind singer and actress, together with her daughters. The play is geared to children ages 5-12 and begins at 10:30a.m. at Matnas Zinman in the center of Old Bet Shemesh. Tickets can be purchased by calling 057-318-9949.

Monday December 6 - A sound and light show on big screen for the entire family called "The Trap" (seems a bit on the scary side to me - DL) at 8:00p.m. at Matnas Zinman in the center of Old BS. Tickets can be purchased by calling 057-318-9949.

Wednesday December 8 - The movie, "The strength of a child Maccabi" on big screen at the Ulam Sport in RBS. Men's showing - 12:00p.m., Women's showing - 1:30p.m.

Have a Shabbat Shalom and a Happy and Meaningful Chanuka,
                                         Dov Lipman

Shabbos with Rav Nati and Yesh Ma L'asot RBSA

2010-11-26T02:38:00.001-08:00

BS"D

This Shabbos we will be spending with Rav Nati in his home / beit midrash - beit knesset on Nachshon 6-B top floor (by sorek).

We will have a full prayer schedule starting with an unbelievable and most uplifting Kabbalas Shabbos that will definately create a feeling of joy and love in welcoming in the Shabbos Queen. This will bring down blessing for you and your family for the whole week as Rav Nati taught us, the way we recieve Shabbos has an effect for the whole week to come on everyhting in the whole week, so lets welcome it in the right way, full of happiness, singing and dancing!

FRIDAY NIGHT MINCHA: Ashrei @ 4:20
SHABBOS SHACHARIT: Hodu @ 8:00
SHABBOS MINCHA (Followed by a "Bring your own 3rd Meal"): Ashrei @ 4:00

We look forward to seing you.

Yehoshua Goldstein

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Rav Nati

Very Important Petition Requesting Strengthening of the Bet Shemesh Police - עצומה חשובה מאוד לבקש תגבור למשטרת בית שמש

2010-11-23T10:37:00.001-08:00

Very Important Petition Requesting Strengthening of the Bet Shemesh Police - עצומה חשובה מאוד לבקש תגבור למשטרת בית שמש

עצומה חשובה מאוד לדעתי, המבקשת מהממשלה לתגבר את כוחות המשטרה בבית שמש, נא לחתום בלינק המופיע למטה אם טרם עשית זאת:

http://www.atzuma.co.il/betshemeshpolice

In my opinion, this is a very important petition, requesting governmental approval for increased manpower for our Police Department in Bet Shemesh; please click the link and sign, if you have not done so already.

http://www.atzuma.co.il/betshemeshpolice

Shabbat Shalom,

כתריאל לב Catriel Lev

RAIN!!!

2010-11-23T08:57:00.001-08:00

The dire situation in Eretz Yisrael demands that we all take part in the upcoming day of davening for the badly-needed rains that are not falling in the Holy Land. Crops are being destroyed, and the water, the essence of life, is not falling.

Following last week's fast day, the Chief Rabbinate of Israel has declared Monday, 22 Kislev (NOVEMBER 29th) a day of fasting and prayer, a day which the Rabbis hope will extend to Jewish communities throughout the Diaspora.

At 15:30, a prayer event will commence at the Kotel, in the presence of Rishon L'Tzion Rabbi Shlomo Moshe Amar Shlita, and Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi Yona Yechiel Metzger Shlita. The chief rabbis call on those unable to attend the Kotel event to gather in local shuls and continue praying on a community level.

The documents appear in the original Hebrew.

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עצרת צום ותפילה על גשמים

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This Shabbos! - Pre-Chanukah Community Oneg

2010-11-22T13:00:00.001-08:00

Please join us THIS coming Friday night, Parshas Vayeshev (Kislev 19), for an oneg shabbos, with the participation of all the Anglo rabbonim and shuls in the community, IY"H.

Come to hear divrei torah, sing zemiros b'achdus, and enjoy shabbos delicacies. The ezras nashim will be open.

Location: Beis Tefillah Simcha Hall (Nachal Refaim at Luz)
Time: starting at 8:30pm
Date: 19 Kislev/November 26

We are pleased to have the participation of the following shuls:
(in alphabetical order)

Ahavas Shalom
Ahavat Tzion
Aish Kodesh
Beis Tefillah
Biala Shteibel

Carlebach
Gra
Kol Barama
Moam Loez
Menorat Hamaor
Ohr Shalom
Shivtei Yeshurun.

We look forward to seeing your there!
-RBS Torah

Kashrus

2010-11-22T06:07:00.001-08:00

Kashrus

Following R' Yechiel Spira's "packed house" July 4th Kashrus lecture (described below), BTYA commissioned him to "explore" around our neighborhood.

The Second Lecture

R' Yechiel spoke to a "standing room only" crowd reviewing his work in the RBS/BS areas.

To listen to the lecture, click here. http://shiurim.btya.org/Other_Shiuirm/RYechielSpira_BS_RBS_KashrusGuide_STREAMING%20(number%2020100902).m3u

To download the lecture, right-click here, http://shiurim.btya.org/Other_Shiuirm/RYechielSpira_BS_RBS_KashrusGuide%20(number%2020100901).mp3 and choose "Save Target As."

Release of the first "RBS/BS Kashrus Guide"

The guide is available for 10 NIS.

You can purchase a guide at the BTYA office, with cash or credit card, during office hours, http://btya.org/?page_id=83 or at Jo's Club (cash only, women only).

To purchase a PDF version, you have the following options:

Credit Card: Send an email to kashrut@btya.org with your phone number. Someone will contact you within 72 hours, IY"H. The cost is 11 NIS (includes additional fees incurred).

The PDF version is for PERSONAL, not organizational use, and it MAY NOT BE FORWARDED in any way, shape, or form without specific permission from BTYA. Any such use is gezel.

NEW The RBS/BS Kashrut Update List

Click here to join this new email list. rbsbskashrut-subscribe@btya.org R' Yechiel Spiro will send updates that are relevant to Kashrus in our area.

To receive a PDF with all of the updates sent in the past, click here. http://btya.org/pdfs/sent_updates.pdf

You can contact R' Yechiel directly at rbskashrut@gmail.com.

The community research, lecture, and Kashrus Report are presented as a public service by Kehillas Beis Tefillah Yonah Avraham of RBS (www.btya.org), sponsored, in part, by Jo's Club.

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The First Kashrus Lecture

On a hot July 4th day, nearly 300 men and women from Bet Shemesh attended a very informative lecture on Kashrus.

The lecture, delivered by R' Yechiel Spira of Jerusalem Kosher News, http://www.jerusalemkoshernews.com/ gave deep insight into the need for a proper Hashgacha on stores, bakeries, restaurants, basically any place that sells food.

The lecture was given twice, once in the morning for women only, and then again in the evening for women and men.

R' Spira showed examples of tens of forged, fake, out-of-date, or otherwise "Passul" teudot Kashrut from several different kinds of "food"institutions in the Jerusalem area, many in "Charedi" neighborhoods, too. He opened the eyes of everyone who attended the lecture.

The lecture was spearheaded by HoRav Malinowitz, Sh"lita, and took place under the initiative of Kehillas Beis Tefillah Yonah Avraham. Eli Gherman did the behind-the-scenes work, and Jo's Club was the corporate sponsor.

At the end of the lecture, the participants were given a chance to ask questions.

There was a groundswell of, "if this is what is happening in Yerushalayim, what is going on in our city?" Rav Malinowitz and others are pushing for R' Spira to come back to Bet Shemesh and take some time to review our local institutions and then to come back and report on his findings in our city.

Stay tuned!

Click here http://shiurim.btya.org/Other_Shiuirm/R%27%20Yechiel%20Spira%20-%20Kashrus%20in%20Israel%20(number%2020100704).mp3 to listen to or to download the lecture.

Click here http://btya.org/pdfs/katif-lettuce-rabbanut.pdf to download the Rabbanut Yerushalayim's guide to "Katif" lettuce.

The Bet Shemesh Weekly News - November 19, 2010

2010-11-22T02:09:00.001-08:00

Dov Lipman has kindly allowed me to post this:

To subscribe by email ddlipman@aol.com
BET SHEMESH WEEKLY NEWS Nov. 19 2010/12 Kislev Volume I, Issue 34

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CITY WIDE POLL RESULTS
A local magazine, Shopping Mekomi, commissioned a poll to get a sense for the city's satisfaction with the local government upon the completion of Mayor Abutbol's second year in office, with an eye towards the elections in 3 years as well. The questions were asked to samples in all of the city's communities. The following is a brief summary of the results:

1)Are you satisfied with the education in the city:
Not satisfied at all - 15 %      Satisfied - 6.7%
Not satisfied - 21.7%             Very satisfied - 10%
Somewhat satisfied - 46.7%

2)Are you satisfied with city's cultural programs:
Not satisfied at all - 48.7%       Satisfied - 10%
Not satisfied - 11.7%               Very satisfied - 10%
Somewhat satisfied - 21.7%

3)Are you satisfied with the city's youth programs:
Not satisfied at all- 61.7%    Satisfied - 6.7%
Not satisfied - 11.7%           Very satisfied - 0%
Somewhat satisfied - 20%

4)Are you satisfied with commerce/shopping in the city:

Not satisfied at all - 16.7%       Satisfied - 15%
Not satisfied - 11.7%               Very satisfied - 10%
Somewhat satisfied - 36.7%

5)Are you satisfied with the Shefa department - in charge of city cleanliness:
Not satisfied at all - 23.3%       Satisfied - 20%
Not satisfied - 31.7%               Very satisfied - 6.7%
Somewhat satisfied - 18.3%

6)Do you feel that Mayor Abutbol and his administration represents you?
Not at all - 23.3%     It does - 10%
It doesn't - 16.75      It does a lot - 13.3%
It does a little - 23.3%

7)If elections were held today with the same candidates as in 2008, who would you vote for?
Dani Vaknin - 23.3%        Moshe Abutbol - 31.7%
Shalom Lerner - 26.7%     None of them - 18.3%

8)Would you vote for any other of these city officials for Mayor today:
Deputy Mayor Dovid Viner (Agudah) - 1.7%
Head of the Religious Council Yehuda Meduzadeh (Shas) - 3.3%
Deputy Mayor Shmulik Greenberg (Degel Hatorah) - 13.3 %
City Councilman Richard Peres (Labor) - 13.3%
City Councilman Motti Cohen (Dor Acher) - 23.3%
City Councilman Jacky Edri (B'yachad) - 10%
Deputy Mayor Meir Balayish (Dor Acher) - 3.3%
City Councilman Natan Sheetrit (Likud) - 1.7%
City Councilman Moshe Montag (Degel HaTorah) - 6.7%
None of the above - 23.3%

MORE INSTITUTIONS BURGLARIZED

The weekend burglaries in Bet Shemesh institutions continued with the RBS Matnas and Beit Sefer Ahavat Yisrael last week and Tipat Chalav Eden in RBS and Bet Sefer Adayahu this past week. The burglars broke locks and vending machines, went through many drawers and stole money at Ahavat Yisrael while also walking away with money and leaving behind damaged equipment and doors at the Matnas. The Tipat Chalav and Adayahu are protected by security companies who responded immediately to the break in and the burglars ran off immediately before causing any damage.

I have started a petition which we are sending to the Prime Minister and the Minister of Internal Security demanding that the government provide the Bet Shemesh station with more officers and cars since the chief has openly said that his current number of officers and cars are not enough to tackle the recent crime wave. Please go to http://www.atzuma.co.il/betshemeshpolice to sign the petition.

"WATER THIEF" APPREHENDED

The thief who posed as a person working for the water company was apprehended by police in Modiin. The man, who robbed houses throughout Bet Shemesh in broad daylight after being let freely into homes, was transferred to the Bet Shemesh police and numerous victims identified him in line ups. He is being held in jail throughout the judicial proceedings against him.

CITY CRACKDOWN ON ILLEGAL CONSTRUCTION
The city government has decided to take legal action against illegal construction and additions, especially on Nahar Yarden. One resident has been issued a 60,000 NIS fine and was given an order to take down his 160 meter addition, while another was jailed for two months and fined 24,000 NIS for failing to comply with an order to take down an addition.

KLEMO BUZNACH RESIGNING
Klemo Buznach, who has served as the head of the education department in Bet Shemesh for the last 13 years is resigning from his position. The resignation will go into effect at the end of March, at which point the search will begin for a new department head.

AGREEMENT REACHED REGARDING SHUL CONSTRUCTION ON TOP OF GAN
The parents of Gan Anfa on Nachal Dolev in RBS have been furious since the start of the school year over the construction of a shul on top of the gan with ongoing construction during gan hours. City officials, including the Mayor and city councilman Jacky Edri, met with the kablan and the parents and an agreement has been reached allowing for internal construction during gan hours but no external work during those hours.

PETITION REGARDING TRAIN PARKING
A petition has been started to confront the lack of parking at the Bet Shemesh train station. It calls for Mayor Abutbol to find a solution to the problem and for the owners of BIG to allow train passengers to park in the BIG parking lot. It also calls out the city for finding a way for the circus to take place in the lot where the new BIG will be built but not allowing parking there. The petition will be available for signatures at the train station itself in the near future.

GATHERING FOR GABBAIM AND LEADERS OF INSTITUTIONS
The city's religious council has organized a gathering for all shul gabaim and leaders of religious organizations. The event is taking place on Thursday, November 25 at 6:45p.m. in the Chesed L'Avraham hall at Sfat Emet 1. If you did not receive an invitation and want to attend, you can fax the shul/organization name, your name, and your mailing address to 999-4935 and an invitation will be mailed to you.

OLD BET SHEMESH RESIDENTS TO PROTEST
Residents of the Rechov Hagefen neighborhood of Bet Shemesh, including hundreds of Ethiopians, will be protesting at this coming Sunday's city council meeting to demand that the Mayor spend money on improving their quality of life. The national government has sent 18 million NIS to the city to spend on older neighborhoods in return for the construction of RBS Gimmel and these residents want to make sure that the money is used for its designation. They welcome the support of residents of other neighborhoods outside City Hall this coming Sunday at 5:30p.m.

Have a Shabbat Shalom,
Dov Lipman

new phone number for snake catcher

2010-11-22T02:03:00.001-08:00

Please note: the new phone number for Meir "the chesedika snake catcher " is 0544-399-649.. or 999-9642, Meir

Yisrael Kampbell

2008-06-20T04:10:00.000-07:00

Yisrael Kampbell will perform at the RBS Matnas on July 9th at 9pm.the show is called: "it's not in heaven"

ticket's price:60 NIS
ticket's price at door:70 NIS

you can start buying tickets by phone, using credit cards,from July 25th .

the phone no for tickets is 02-9917147,
hours for tickets:9am-12am or 4pm-7pm
Miri

Nachal Dolev big Fair-EVENT

2008-06-20T04:08:00.000-07:00

On Thursday, July 3rd we will have the biggest EVENT of the year in Ramat Bet Shemesh:

"Chutzot Dolev " Fair

Nachal Dolev will be closed from Nachal Mata to Nachal Timna and will become a pedestrian mall .

from 5:30 pm We will have-A big aviation fair for children.

We will have lots of workshops of building:

kites,parachutes,hot air balloons and more (. 5 NIS per workshop)

*model planes flyover,Hot air balloons flying and more.-

the street will be full of vendors , WE ARE LOOKING FOR MORE VENDORS.

please call Michal at:052-6828259-

AT about 8pm we will have great performance CALLED "Like a Rose": Aharon Razel, Chaim David & Shlomo Katzdon't miss it!!!!!!!!!!!

The fair is taking place thanks to:

Mr Shalom Lerner , Deputy Mayor
Mr Jecki Edri, member of city council
Eshkolot Pais & Mrs Tali Shapirathe education Dept & Mr Klemo Buznach
The Moatza datit & Harav Chaim Ben Margi
EVENT production : Ramat Bet Shemesh Matnas

Rosh Chodesh Event for Women

2008-06-03T04:16:00.000-07:00

The women of RBS are cordially invited to a pre-Shavuos evening.

DATE: This Wednesday the 4th of June
TIME: Doors open at 8p.m shiur at 8:30 prompt
Location: Schulman Residence Micha 13/14
SPEAKER: Rebbetzin Rothstein (daughter of the rav of Shar Yishuv yeshiva)
COST: 15 NIS
Refreshments will be served.
See you there

Posted by: "Miriam Epstein" mailto:miriam.epstein@gmail.com?Subject=

Ground Breaking at Lema'an Achai!!

2008-05-19T11:26:00.000-07:00

"OLAM HACHESED YIBONEI !"

We are thrilled to announce that Lema'an Achai has 'broken ground' at the building plot, which was donated by the Municipality and is located prominently on Nahal Dolev (between the top of Ayalon Park and the Mercazi shul).Be"H this will be the site of The Ramat Bet Shemesh "Olam Hachesed" Center - The Jewel in the Crown of our Community!

This building will house all of Lema'an Achai's 25 programs, which bring Smart Chesed to our local families suffering from poverty & crisis - and so strengthen our whole community.

1. Have You Been on a Building Committee??

If you have experience serving on a Building Committee, such as for a school, shul or other public building, please contact me (9997107 or email).

Lema'an Achai now needs your experience & assistance!

2. Sponsorship Opportunities: This building will solely be paid for by designated donations. We have a generous (informal) offer of matching funds (up to one third of the total).

Please contact me if you, your family or an acquaintance are also interested in sponsoring part of the Ramat Bet Shemesh "Olam Hachesed" Center?Sh'yiyhe BeSha'a Tova!!

Best Regards,
David

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David Morris, Chairman
Lema'an Achai - It's All About Caring
www.lemaanachai.org
david@lemaanachai.org
Direct Tel: 02 9997107
Office: 02 9991553Fax: 02 999239840/7
Nahal Lachish
Ramat Beit Shemesh,99093 Israel.

RE-OPENING OF SHEMESHOP

2008-05-19T08:29:00.000-07:00

Lema'an Achai is delighted to announce
THE RE-OPENING OF ITS SHEMESHOP
TOMORROW, Tuesday, 20.05.08.

The Shemeshop is a second-hand clothing store open to the general public. It sells new or lightly-used clothing at very low prices. All profits go to Lema'an Achai.

Please note: New location: THE RBS MATNAS, NACHAL DOLEV (one floor up, entrance via the library)
New hours: SUNDAYS AND TUESDAYS
10.00-12.00,
17.00-19.00.

Don't miss out on the amazing latest fashions at knockdown prices!!

Happy Shopping and thank you for your support!

Rav Lazer Brody returns to RBS

2008-05-12T12:33:00.001-07:00

Rav Lazer Brody returns to RBS!

His recent lectures were packed with people, B"H! Sunday, May 25th - 20 Iyyar 8:15pm

Kehillat Ahava VeSimcha - Carlebach, Dolev 70, RBSAleph.
More details to be announced soon.

Rav Lazer Brody is an ex-IDF elite team commando and aBaal Teshuva. He has written four books, and hasproduced dozens of CDs with audio shiurim that havehelped and inspired tens of thousands of peopleworldwide on such topics as emuna, shalom bayit,prayer, family, etc. His website http://www.lazerbrody.typepad.com is readby thousands every day. 10NIS suggested donation. CDs and books will be available for sale.Separate seating.

Shakla VeTaryeh Shas Chaburah

2008-05-11T14:27:00.000-07:00

Rav Pogrow's world-famous Amud Yomi shiur is starting one of the most intriguing sections of Shas...Perek "Eizehu Neshech," the 5th perek of Bava Metzia.

SCHEDULE

5:30 am - 6:00 am Amud Shiur (at Eish Kodesh in RBS A)
6:00 am - 7:00 am Chazzora with a Chavrusa
Later in the day, 30 minutes of Chazzora on previous Amudim, plus 15 monutesreview of the day's material.

If you're looking to master and remember p'shat in this perek (and thosethat follow), and you are willing to commit to the time schedule, please contact me. We're looking for a few good men.

Aryeh Sonnenberg
svtshas@gmail.com

Fire Safety Week 12-15 May

2008-05-11T14:24:00.000-07:00

Keren Yosef and Lemaan Yaldeinu together with the Firestation Staff are pleased to invite you all to the Fire Safety Week 12-15 May

9.00am-18.00pm

At the fire station Included in the tochnit:

Demonstration of building and extinguishing Lag Ba'omer bonfires-all safety measures included
Exhibition fire rescue vehicles and equipment
Exhibition medical equipment
True to life rescue exercises
Fire Safety films
Expert guides and explanations
Explanatory Leaflets
Free Entance
Open Line to fire station 9911988

Book in your gan /school/private gan NOW
Last year B¢H close to 8000 people attended and firemen noted drastic reduction in fires form bonfires on Lag Baomer

Lemaan Yaldeinu is a community project initiated by Keren Yosef
With the following bodies working side by side for the safety of children
Kupot Cholim Clalit,Meuchedet,Leumit,MacabiMatnasim,Hazala,Iriyat Bet Shemesh,Ezrat AchimMDA,Ministry of Health,Keren Yosef,Fire and Police Depts,Mateh Yehuda,Rubenu

Thanks
Gina Kirsch 9921982

ShemeShop MOVING!

2008-04-30T01:17:00.000-07:00

We are delighted to announce that, due to the success of the ShemeShop,which has now outgrown the location under the Shefa Shuk - the ShemeShop is MOVING!

The new location will be at the RBS Matnas, on Dolev, in a large attractiveroom upstairs.Access to the ShemeShop will be via the library (when the library is open),and at other times via the regular stairs inside the matnas (turn left atthe top of the stairs, last room).

The date of the Grand Opening will be announced in the near future, as willthe new opening hours. Meantime, the ShemeShop is *not* operating at the oldlocation.

The ShemeShop is a thrift shop, selling gently-used high quality fashionableAmerican clothing, at rock-bottom bargain prices, to the benefit of everyonein our community.

All profits are donated to Lema'an Achai to help impoverished families getthrough and, Be"H, out of crisis.

I would like to take this opportunity to express the community'sappreciation for the wonderful work of the amazing team of ShemeShopvolunteers, under the dynamic leadership of Ayelet Wagschal.And thanks, of course, to our fantastic partners in the USA at Yad Leah!

Many thanks and yeshar koach to Miri Shalem and all at the Matnas for kindly hosting The ShemeShop, this remarkable Community Program in a greatCommunity Center!

Watch out for further announcements re The Grand Opening & ShemeShop Opening Hours...

David Morris, Chairman

Lema'an Achai - It's All About Caring
www.lemaanachai.org
david@lemaanachai.org
Direct Tel: 02 9997107 Office: 02 9991553
Fax: 02 9992398
40/7 Nahal Lachish
Ramat Beit Shemesh,99093 Israel.

Lema'an Achai's furniture/appliances gemach

2008-04-08T05:09:00.000-07:00

Lema'an Achai's furniture/appliances gemach Posted

If you have any of the following to give away, please call Dahlia at 052-619-9373:
- baby's cot/crib- bookshelves- meat grinder- mixer- table and chairs- oven- radio- bedroom closets- highriser bed- fans- computers- Shabbat platta (hot plate)- kettle- dairy toaster oven
Thanks - tizku lemitzvot!!

Susan Hoffman
Chana Pasternak z"l Programs and Volunteers Director
Lema'an Achai, (02) 999-1553 ext. 115

Why Should I Give to Lema'an Achai??

2008-04-08T05:08:00.000-07:00

* Question: I Live in Givat Sharett/Migdal Hamayim/Givat Savion/Bet Shermesh.
Why Should I Give to Lema'an Achai??

Answer: Lema'an Achai directly helps the needy of all Bet Shemesh in
two major projects, and five ongoing programs.
If you help fund these, Lema'an Achai will be able to continue these
programs, and even add more services, which are desperately needed in
Bet Shemesh.

** Program One: Lema'an Achai Branch Office **

Lema'an Achai has operated a Branch Office, since June 2007, located
about Broder's Pharmacy.
Under the professional management of Meir Crandel MSW (9996862;
9991553 X107), this program is focused on rehabilitating needy
families in Bet Shemesh.
Using methods developed & proven over the past nine years in Ramat
Bet Shemesh, called "Smart Chesed", this program is UNIQUE.
The objective is not to solely distribute hand-outs, which many
worthy organizations do throughout Israel, but to give these families
a Hand OUT - to solve problems and enable needy families to become
self-sufficient.

The Rambam says this is the highest form of tzedaka. We know from
experience, it's also the toughest to deliver effectively.

Lema'an Achai is the only organization which is supplying these
services in Bet Shemesh.

Some one hundred families from Bet Shemesh, suffering poverty and
crisis, have applied to join this program.
Fifteen of these families have met the program's criteria, and these
are now receiving the intensive help they need to get back on their feet.
We would accept more families, many more, if we had more human and
financial resources to do this.

Your Help Needed: a generous individual donor gave the start-up
funding for the first year's activities only.
The responsibility for continuing & expanding this unique Bet Shemesh
program has now passed to the whole community.
Please donate now to keep this program in Bet Shemesh!

You can also designate your donation for Kimche Depischa for these
fifteen very special Bet Shemesh families - 1800 NIS is the cost for
each family.

** Program Two - Free Dental Clinic **

Did you know that poor people have more pain, worse teeth and more
aural disease?
This is as a result of un-affordable routine dentistry
(stitch-in-time), toffee-diets (cheap energy), and often non-existent
dental hygiene (education).

Lema'an Achai are the sole suppliers of FREE dental services to the
needy of Bet Shemesh.

In the first year of activity, the Lema'an Achai Free Dental Clinic,
located in the old Shuk in Bet Shemesh, has delivered relief to FOUR
THOUSAND children in Bet Shemesh.

This has been achieved in partnership with Tamar Sion, who have
generously provided funding.

* Other Lema'an Achai Programs **

In addition to these two major new Bet Shemesh programs, other
Lema'an Achai programs in RBS also help residents of Bet Shemesh, such as:-

* Financial Seminars - helping people to get by on an Israeli salary
* "Ayala Shlucha" - help for families with serious illness, lo aleinu
* Free Loan Fund - bridging loans, to keep debt from spiralling out of control.
* Citizens Advocacy Center - know your rights, and receive practical
help to get them!
* ShemeShop - thrift shop - shortly moving to the Matnas RBS- open
to everyone!

Lema'an Achai is ambitious to spread the benefits of Smart Chesed to
all in Bet Shemesh, expand, and open new programs - but this can only
be achieved with YOUR help.

* Question: Yes, I want to support these activities. How Can I Donate?

Answer: Tizku lemitzvot!

Local Drop Off Points for Donations
(All donations via these families will be designated for Lema'an
Achai's Bet Shemesh activities)

Broder's Pharmacy - Chativat Harel
Family Wimpfheimer - Maapilei Egoz 6/7, T: 9915898
Family Gross - Shimon 44 (69), T: 9990362
Family Kurtz - Hashoshan 27, T: 9992520
Family Hoffman - Shivtei Yisrael 2/11, T: 9919425
Family Seeman - Tidhar 12 (209) T: 9995935

Secure On-Line: www.lemaanachai.org/donate.asp
Drop-down menu: Bet Shemesh

24/6 Donations Tel: 99999.33

Mail Checks to: Lema'an Achai, 40/7 Nahal Lachish, Ramat Bet Shemesh 99093.

All donations to Lema'an Achai are Seif 46 Tax Deductible in Israel.
US Tax Deductible: "US Friends of Lema'an Achai"
UK Tax Deductible: "British Friends of Lema'an Achai"
Canada Tax Deductible: "Shaarei Tefilla Charity Fund".

Halachik Supervision & Rabbinical Approval: The possek and founder of
Lema'an Achai is Rav Chaim Soloveichik, shlita. Lema'an Achai's
rehabilitation program in Bet Shemesh has been established with the
approval and support of local Bet Shemesh rabbonim.

If you have any questions, please feel free to call (9997107) or email me!

Chag Kasher Vesameach!
David

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David Morris, Chairman
Lema'an Achai - It's All About Caring

www.smartchesed.org
david@lemaanachai.org

Direct Tel: 02 9997107
Office: 02 9991553
Fax: 02 9992398

40/7 Nahal Lachish
Ramat Beit Shemesh,
99093 Israel.

MERCAZ HARAV Shiur by R' FRAND Mon night at Aish Kodesh

2008-04-06T14:22:00.000-07:00

This week's Monday night Rabbi Frand video shiur is dedicated to the Kedoshim
of Mercaz Harav.

The Topic is the "Ultimate Kiddush Hashem".

There will be another shiur by R Dovid Gottlieb immediately following,
addressing the same topic.

We urge you to attend these very special shiurim. Video is presented by the
Torah Conferencing Network. There is no charge.

Place: Aish Kodesh - Nachal Maor 4/2
Time: 9:30pm, immediately following 9:15 Maariv.

RABBI DR ABRAHAM TWERSKI, SHLITA

2008-04-06T03:36:00.000-07:00

Lema'an Achai - The Home of Smart Chesed - Proudly Presents...
The World Renowned & BelovedTalmid Chacham, Popular Author of Over 30 Books,Authoritative Psychiatrist, And Dynamic Individual -Long-standing Friend & Supporter to Lema'an Achai -and who has been instrumental in improving the lives of Thousands!
RABBI DR ABRAHAM TWERSKI, SHLITA
Who will deliver an inspirational lecture:
"CHESED - THE HUMAN IDENTITY"
8pm Prompt, Thursday 10th April, 2008 (5/6th Nissan)
At Beis TefillaNahal Refaim (top of Luz), Ramat Beit Shemesh(Downstairs Social Hall)Separate man/women's seating.
The Whole Public is Warmly Invited!Tell your friends, and bring them along also to THE Event of the Season!
Entrance is FREE.
Note: You will be solicited for Kimche Depischa/Maos Chitimfor One Hundred and Eighty-Three Needy Local Familiesso please bring check books/credit cards!
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David Morris, ChairmanLema'an Achai - It's All About Caring
www.smartchesed.org david@lemaanachai.org
Direct Tel: 02 9997107Office: 02 9991553Fax: 02 9992398
40/7 Nahal LachishRamat Beit Shemesh

TONIGHT - Rav Winston lecture 8:15pm - Carlebach Shul

2008-04-06T03:29:00.000-07:00

Rav Pinchas Winston, author and internationallecturer, will speak in English TONIGHT, Sunday, April6 at 8:15pm on "PESACH & THE FINAL REDEMPTION". Kehillat Ahava VeSimcha -Carlebach - 70 Dolev RBS A.
Rav Winston, formerly with Aish HaTorah, lecturesfrequently about Spiritual Clarity, Eretz Yisroel, andThe Hidden Light of Creation. He also speaks onRabbinical teachings on Acharit HaYamim (End of Days)and on current events as they relate to theseteachings.
10 NIS optional donation. Separate seating. Books will be available for sale.

RBSA News

BET SHEMESH WEEKLY NEWS May 13, 2011/9 Iyar

BET SHEMESH WEEKLY NEWS

Response from Minister & Parking Mercaz in RBSA

Bet Shemesh Weekly News - November 26, 2010

Shabbos with Rav Nati and Yesh Ma L'asot RBSA

Very Important Petition Requesting Strengthening of the Bet Shemesh Police - עצומה חשובה מאוד לבקש תגבור למשטרת בית שמש

RAIN!!!

This Shabbos! - Pre-Chanukah Community Oneg

Kashrus

Kashrus

The Second Lecture

Release of the first "RBS/BS Kashrus Guide"

NEW  The RBS/BS Kashrut Update List

The First Kashrus Lecture

Click here http://shiurim.btya.org/Other_Shiuirm/R%27%20Yechiel%20Spira%20-%20Kashrus%20in%20Israel%20(number%2020100704).mp3 to listen to or to download the lecture.

The Bet Shemesh Weekly News - November 19, 2010

new phone number for snake catcher

Yisrael Kampbell

Nachal Dolev big Fair-EVENT

Rosh Chodesh Event for Women

Ground Breaking at Lema'an Achai!!

RE-OPENING OF SHEMESHOP

Rav Lazer Brody returns to RBS

Shakla VeTaryeh Shas Chaburah

Fire Safety Week 12-15 May

ShemeShop MOVING!

Lema'an Achai's furniture/appliances gemach

Why Should I Give to Lema'an Achai??

MERCAZ HARAV Shiur by R' FRAND Mon night at Aish Kodesh

RABBI DR ABRAHAM TWERSKI, SHLITA

TONIGHT - Rav Winston lecture 8:15pm - Carlebach Shul

NEW The RBS/BS Kashrut Update List