The Construction and Urgent Need for its Completion

Current Status and Financial Needs

So far, 4 million NIS have been invested in the synagogue, with the framework and many finishing infrastructures (plumbing, electricity, air conditioning, doors, aluminum, and more) already established. Nearly all of these funds were raised from within the community, reaching the limit of their capacity.

Significance of the Synagogue

The synagogue is the only one in the Ahuza HaNasi neighborhood in Rehovot, a neighborhood with approximately 3,000 families, and serves as the community’s center. At present, prayers are held in a caravan and a backup pergola, which accommodate over 100 prayers on Friday evenings.

Urgency and Opposition

The allocation deadline is about to expire (after an extension), and a small group of opponents to the construction of the synagogue (who have previously lost in court but are very militant and supported by external organizations) are once again preparing for a declared and publicized battle if we do not complete on time.

Community Efforts and Plans

Our community is undertaking a campaign with true dedication (a number of community members are working day and night) to be ready to enter the new building within three months.

Features of the New Synagogue Building

The new synagogue building will include:

• A total area of approximately 1,000 square meters, divided as follows:
  • Basement with a prayer hall and a study hall
  • Spacious central prayer hall (capacity of about 180 people)
  • Spacious women’s section on the first floor
  • Event hall (for Bar Mitzvahs, Yahrzeits, and more) on the top floor

Community Character

Our community is diverse and very active, with clear Chabad leadership, yet it embraces all segments of the population.

Daily activities include:

• Two Shacharit prayers on weekdays
• Mincha and Maariv (sometimes two Maariv services)
• Evening classes
• Activities for children, youth, and adults

On Shabbat, there are classes (in addition to prayers and Kiddush) almost throughout the day. The community also provides regular weekly support (and additional support during special times) to the needy across the city.

Donation Opportunities and Recognition

• For a donor of 1.5 million NIS (helping with the basic completion funding), we offer the naming rights of the building.
• For a donor of over 300,000 NIS, we offer naming rights for the prayer hall, women’s section, event hall, or mikve.

Above all, we offer the privilege of providing real assistance to build an active and true synagogue in the Land of Israel

Best regards,

Rabbi Maor David Cohen
Rabbi of the Synagogue and Ahuza HaNasi Neighborhood – Rehovot
Phone: 050-3444770
Email: rabbi@haleluya.co.il