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SECURITY
Dear Rebbetzin,
My daughter wishes to attend the Yeshiva this summer. I am concerned
about the security in Gush especially in light of the current level
of activity in the West Bank. I have some experience in the area
especially since my son went through the Machal program in his Yeshiva
and spent a year in the army.
Please give me some idea of how you are handling security
in you area in light of the fact that I don't believe that you are
a Hesder Yeshiva with many soldiers around?
Sincerely,
(Name Withheld)
Dear (Name Withheld),
Thank you for contacting us directly regarding your
daughter's possible enrolling in our program. I appreciate your
concern about the security for your daughter. I cannot deny that
the situation in Israel and in the world is unfortunately not the
most secure. I can identify with your concern as my own son who
is a soldier in Hesder is about to be transferred to Gaza. It is
the most difficult thing to stand up for our belief to support Israel
when it may seem to endanger our own children. I cannot guarantee
you that there is nothing to worry about. However the Gush area
seems B"H to be relatively safe. Statistically I believe the
greater Tel Aviv area and Jerusalem have had more incidents, (may
Hashem spare us). The fact that in Bat Ayin there are no Arab workers,
and that there are strict prohibitions for Arabs to enter our premises,
makes Bat Ayin one of the safest places in Israel. In addition,
we have a very capable security officer who is in charge of security
in Bat Ayin. He oversees the 24 hour around the clock guard duty
which is carried out by the residents of Bat Ayin. They have regular
training exercises. In addition, my husband, in his capacity as
an emergency doctor, is called to meet with the medical personel
in Bat Ayin, to assess our medical equipment and the medical staff
procedures. In this way we are prepared if G-d forbid there should
be any need.
Hope this answers your questions. Please feel free
to inquire further.
Sincerely,
Chana Bracha Siegelbaum, Director, Midreshet B'erot Bat Ayin
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