Gala Dinner - Adar 2010

A Gala Dinner honoring 13 years since the founding of the Ayelet Hashahar Hesder Yeshiva in Eilat was held on February 17^th, 2010.

The event was graced by the presence of the Chief Rabbi of Israel, Harav Shlomo Moshe Amar shlita, the Minister of Religious Affairs, Yakov Margi, MK Uri Ariel, the Mayor of Eilat, Mr. Meir Yitzchak Halevy as well as Rabbis and dignitaries of the city.

The Guests of Honor were Mr. Joe and Mrs. Sheila Cattan from Brooklyn, New York who are loyal supporters of the Yeshiva. 

During the dinner, guests were shown details of the widespread activities of the El Ami Torani community in Eilat – including the Yeshiva, and its students, Rabbis, soldiers and graduates in Eilat, in the IDF and in active communal activities.

 During the dinner, the memory of the four graduates of the Yeshiva who fell in defense of the country was recalled, as well as mention of graduates who received medals of distinction.

 Significant funds were raised at the dinner to improve the living quarters of the students.