Itamar Is Becoming Known in America

This past week Moshe & Leah Goldsmith have traveled with me sharing about their deep faith, love for Israel and the community they live in. People in Texas, and New Mexico have been touched greatly by our message and have learned so much about Itamar.

In New Mexico, we learned about the Jewish community during the Spanish Inquisition. One man who has found that he is a Sephardic Jew, showed me a Catholic church that still to this day has the Star of David on the arches. What is amazing, is they probably don't know what these symbols are today, but as you read the history of this church, you read of embattlements, change of hands and some destruction but what has lasted since 1793 is this arch that you see in the photo with the two Magen David's! Amazing!

People through out this area are finding Jewish symbols and discovering their heritage! I stand in awe of Hashem. Now of course Moshe & Leah could not enter this church because of their faith, but we did take this picture to show them.

I am so humbled to watch Moshe and Leah who are orthodox Jews share their faith, and keep to the commands they are given. They are truly taking Torah to the Nations. Thank you Moshe & Leah.

Fruitfulness and Fullfilled Prophecy

The grape vines of Itamar are ripening enjoy the picture of one of the seven species of the land of Israel!  Prophecy is coming true!"

Again you will plant vineyards On the hills of Samaria; Jeremiah 31:4

Wedding of Avi and Naamah Barda August 2010

Mazal Tov to Rabbi Tzvi and Sarah Pereg and Shimon and Sarah Bardah on the marriage of their children Naamah and Avi that took place in the town of Mitzpeh Jericho right outside Jericho on August 6 2010.

Shimon and Sarah are one of the founding families of the Town of Itamar back in
1984. We wish them all continued happiness and success! Enjoy a short clip of the wedding celebration.

Chanukah at Joseph's Tomb

December 18, 2009

Rabbi Moshe Goldsmith, mayor of Itamar, had the privilege of visiting the Tomb of Joseph together with the head of the Shomron regional council, Gershon Masikah. Since the desecration and burning down of the tomb, Jewish access to the holy site has been virtually put on halt. Once in a while permission is granted by the army to visit the grave site.


Lighting Chanukah Candles at Joseph's Tomb



Since Gershon was elected about a year ago, he has been working very hard to allow Am Yisrael to have free access to the holy place. Baruch Hashem he has succeeded in working out with the army more frequent visits. We hope this will lead to the opening up of the doors completely.

David Haivri, from the Shomron liaison office asked Rabbi Goldsmith to escort two newsmen into the holy site to report on the special experience of visiting with Joseph during Chanukah. Please enjoy the pictures of the Chanukah candles lighting of and of the army battalion commander that brought his son and family to visit the holy site as well!



Battalion Commander and his son!



A Chanukah Miracle

A Chanukah miracle occurred on Itamar when 200 goats of the Avri farm were stolen by three nearby villagers. The Itamar response team acted quickly and were able to catch up with the stolen flock and return it to its owner, Avri Ran. Unfortunately, the criminals got away but thank G-D no one was hurt.

Triplets Born To Boaz Shabo - Terrorist Victim Now Rejoices!

October 16, 2009



Itamar wishes a big Mazal Tov to Boaz Shabo on the birth of triplets (a girl and two boys) on Succoth!

Boaz was one of the founders of Itamar and suffered the terrible tragedy of losing his wife and three of his 7 children at the hand of terrorists on Itamar. (See Link to his story)

The miracle is that G-D blessed him with three new precious souls! Boaz already gave a name to his daughter Yahil Simchah (Simcha named after Boaz's mother who recently passed away and Yahil referring to light.

After the terrible darkness Boaz has now been blessed with light. The two boys don't have names yet since their circumcision has been put off until they get a little bigger. In the name of the community of Itamar we wish Boaz and his family only happiness and success with a lot of nachat from his children.

Please enjoy the picture of Boaz wearing on his arm the three bracelets of his new born babies.

Joseph'Tomb

October 5, 2009

A few days ago the people of Itamar had the privilege of saying Selichot at the Tomb of Joseph which unfortunately still remains desecrated after the Arab riots that burnt it to the ground nine years ago. Four busses were allowed to enter the holy site in the early hours of the morning under heavy army protection.

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Rabbi Moshe Praying At Joseph's Tomb

Israeli Soldiers Worshipping and Guarding