Yeshivat Ateret Yerushalayim redeems seven-apartment compound in Old City abandoned in 1936

The yeshiva placed mezuzot on the doors of the newly acquired compound, which consists of seven apartments in the Old City. The compound was abandoned by Jewish residents during the 1936 Arab revolt, according to the yeshiva.

Yeshivat Ateret Yerushalayim has taken possession of a compound in the Old City of Jerusalem, redeeming seven apartments that were abandoned during the 1936 Arab revolt. The yeshiva published a video showing the placement of mezuzot on the doors. The yeshiva did not provide further details on the acquisition process.

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1. 2 hours ago · 10:06 · 23 JulLatest

   Compound consists of seven apartments abandoned during the 1936 Arab revolt.

2. 16:45 · 22 Jul

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