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There was a major Torah dedication in a hall in Airport City on Sunday evening the eve of 13 Elul. In fact, 12 Sifrei Torah were dedicated in memory of victims of terror HY”D.

The event attracted MKs, cabinet ministers, public officials and senior ranking police, including Police Chief Roni Alsheich. Minister of Pubic Security Gilad Erdan was on hand, stating, “This is an opportunity for Am Yisrael and I bless the initiative, the dedication of 12 Sifrei Torah in memory of dear heroes”. He added, “This is our response to the enemies of Israel, to dedicate a Sefer Torah in the memory of each hero that managed to kill.

Some of the Sifrei Torah were dedicated in memory of the members of the Fogel family HY”D of Itamar as well as border policewoman Hadas Malka HY”D.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem/Photo Credit: מערכת החדשות דיווחים בזמן אמת)