A Visit With Shmuel: Yakir

Join me now, as I enter Yakir…

I have visited Yakir many times, but this time I was blown away by how far it has come. Yakir is a well-established, cohesive, and active community located in the lush rolling hills of western Samaria. The largest in a cluster of three Jewish communities, including Havot Yair and Nofim. Established 41 years ago by religious Zionist pioneers who wanted to settle their ancestral land, Yakir developed from a desolate hilltop to a vibrant and warm community – 430 families strong, with five preschools, an award-winning elementary school that serves several other communities in the region, and a rich religious lifestyle. It is truly a pioneering success story!

Now that Israel is finally opening its borders to tourists, it would be my pleasure to take you to visit Yakir and introduce you in person to its dedicated pioneers. But until then, please join me for this virtual tour and get a sense of this flourishing community in Samaria.

God Bless,

Shmuel
Shmuel Junger
Development Director
CFOIC Heartland

Down the road from Yakir is the small, pioneering community of Havot Yair. Surrounded by three hostile Arab villages and no security fence, Havot Yair is extremely vulnerable to infiltrations and attacks. Every day, local Arabs, with easy access through the valley and low surrounding hills, set fires near the perimeter and attempt to infiltrate the community. Surveillance cameras are of critical importance to protect the lives of the men, women, and children of Havot Yair from certain dangers.
Donate today to help Havot Yair purchase vital surveillance equipment. Your support will give these dedicated pioneers an eagle-eyed watch over their surroundings, alerting them to threats before they escalate into full-fledged attacks. To save lives and encourage the development of the Biblical Heartland, support the people of Havot Yair today!


Click here to support Havot Yair!


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