06/08/2026
"And so I stood there deeply moved, facing four generations of the same family."
We are continuing to rebuild and strengthen northern Israel!
As part of a NIS 1.25 million initiative by Keren Hayesod France and ASI to renovate 40 shelters in the north, the first renovated shelter was officially inaugurated this week in Kiryat Shmona.
This shelter was dedicated to the memory of Dr. Gil Taïeb z"l, founder and president of ASI and a leader of the French Jewish community. The ceremony was attended by his wife Karen and family, Kiryat Shmona Mayor Avihay Shteren, Keren Hayesod Europe Region Director Dani Kaplan, ASI representatives, and delegates from Israel and France.
Renovating these shelters is a message of hope, resilience, and support for local residents. We at Keren Hayesod remain fully committed to continuing the rehabilitation of the North and ensuring a safe, secure future for these communities.
Dani Kaplan: "When Karen, his widow, and their children unveiled the monument, his image was revealed to all of us: a metal sculpture in the shape of Gil's silhouette. His grandchildren, aged two to seven, approached it in wonder. The first one lovingly hugged the leg of the sculpture, and one by one, the others followed. At that moment, I understood once again the incredible importance of family giving. Giving like this is not just an act of kindness, but a powerful tool for education, imparting values, and ensuring continuity. Standing there, I was deeply moved to see four generations of the same family. To the Taïeb family: you are an inspiration to us all."
May Dr. Taïeb's memory be a blessing.
avihay.shteren
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