Destruction of Givat Aryeh
We Will Re-Build
With extreme pain we are sad to say that the Israeli government destroyed our beautiful hilltop neighborhood Givat Aryeh that was set up as a response to the Fogal massacre. We had just finished building a small synagogue and celebrating a beautiful Torah dedication just two weeks ago. Read More »
lunar eclipse June 2011.avi
Celebrate Itamar’s deep roots in the Land
Enjoy the view of the famous mountain the Sartaba which stands out like a pyramid seen from Itamar. The Sartaba was the second relay station where torches were lit starting with Mt. Olives in Jerusalem to signal the Jews in Babylonia that the new moon was declared in Jerusalem. Read More »“Hashem Hu Hamelech” – translated as G-D is King!
Here is a picture of a barn on one of the Itamar hill tops that is very unusual in that it says on it in Hebrew “Hashem Hu Hamelech” – translated as G-D is King! As we read this Shabbat Parashat Bichukotai we must realize that true peace and tranquility will come to the land if we follow Hashem and proclaim that he is the true King. Read More »Rabbi Goldsmith response to President Obama’s Speech of May 19th 2011.avi
Happy Birthday Itamar – Happy Anniversay Israel!
Itamar had an amazing Yom Haatzmaut celebration which included an outdoor meal and entertainment with a spectacular display of fireworks. Yom Haatzmaut is the birthday of our community which was founded back in 1984. Read More »Yom Haatzmaut – Israel’s Independence Day Celebration in Itamar
A fun night of skits and singing on Itamar’s Birthday. Happy Birthday Itamar! Itamar had an amazing Yom Haatzmaut celebration which included an outdoor meal and entertainment with a spectacular display of fireworks. Yom Haatzmaut is the birthday of our community which was founded back in 1984. Different residents were honored by lighting torches. Read More »This Week On Itamar
May 6, 2011 Itamar is back in full swing after the Pesach holiday! On Pesach thousands came to visit Itamar. We also held a very special happening sponsored by and Israeli radio station which included a play for the children and other activities. There were also tractor tours to our hilltop neighborhoods. Read More »Gig Harbor/Tacoma WA Remembers the Itamar Martyrs
Placing memorial stones in Gig Harbor, WA On May 1, Yom Ha Shoah (Day of Remembrance of the Holocaust), a special group in Tacoma/Gig Harbor, WA, participated in a March to not only remember the Holocaust, but to remember the martyrs of Itamar. Read More »Gig Harbor/Tacoma WA Remembers the Itamar Martyrs
March Of Remembrance – Gig Harbor WA On May 1, Yom Ha Shoah (Day of Remembrance of the Holocaust), a special group in Tacoma/Gig Harbor, WA, participated in a March to not only remember the Holocaust, but to remember the martyrs of Itamar. Read More »Two Arab Terrorists Confess to Fogel Massacre – without Regret
Israel National NewsArticle by by Tzvi Ben Gedalyahu and Gil Ronen Security forces arrested two residents of the village of Awarta near Itamar, who have confessed to murdering the Fogel family last month. They acted out of Arab nationalist motives and have not expressed regret for their crime. Read More »Briefing by Commander of the Shomron Regional Brigade on Arrest of the F…
Tamar Fogal with a Special Poster from US School Children
Tamar Fogal was very moved to receive so many letters of support from the different schools in the NY and NJ region. Here’s a picture of her holding up a poster made by a day school. For all those interested in helping the orphans, we are finally able offer ways to do this. Read More »Read Rabbi Goldsmith’s letter summarizing the last 30 days on Itamar:
Dear Friends it has been slightly over a month now since the terrible nightmare that struck our community resulting in the slaughter of Harav Udi, Ruty, Yoav, Elad and Hadas HYD. It has been a very difficult time for all of us here on Itamar. The community has been working very hard in all realms. Read More »
Leah Goldsmith Speaking to US Students
Itamar welcomes back Rabbi Moshe and Leah Goldsmith from their special mission to the States. They literally spoke to thousands of people including many schools. Read More »Hundreds Attend Fogel Memorial
‘You were such humane people’ Photo: Ido Erez Relatives of slain family members mark end of 30-day mourning period. Participants place cornerstone for new kollel named after Ehud Fogel. Read More »Mayor Moshe and Leah at Stand With Israel Rally – Manhattan March 27,2011
Please excuse the poor sound quality – especially Moshe’s speech Read More »Leah Goldsmith Interview on the Fogels and Itamar – Shalom TV
Twin Peaks: Itamar’s Mayor Knows The Blessing And Curse
Fogels’ friend comes to the U.S. to explain the beleaguered town. The (New York) Jewish Week Tuesday March 29, 2011 Article by Jonathan Mark – Associate Editor From the highest elevation in Itamar you can see everything but the future. Read More »- Load More








