A Sunday program in Gush Etzion, part of the program of events marking 80 years since the establishment of bloc, highlighted the area’s history and included various educational activities.
During the event, students reached new heights learning about the history of Gush Etzion, and went on extensive tours of Herodian National Park and Mukhtar”s lookout point.

The younger students enjoyed educational activities in class.

Last Thursday, children from Gush Etzion preschools celebrated the State of Israel”s 75th Independence Day and saluted the founding generation of Gush Etzion, marking 80 years since its establishment. This took place at a festive ceremony where they learned the story of Israel and the Gush through dancing and games.

In attendance at the ceremonies were the council”s regional rabbi, Rabbi Yosef Zvi Rimon, as well as Mrs. Shosh Nagar, director of Israel”s religious education administration.

Gush Etzion Regional Council head and Chairman of the Yesha Council, Shlomo Ne”eman, said, “We are proud to provide the connection between the children of Gush Etzion and the very Israeli story of the heritage of Gush Etzion.”
“Gush Etzion”s story is Israel”s story: the struggle of stubborn pioneers that ended in the year, 5708 (1947) a tale of longing and return to the land that fuses modern history with the footsteps of our forefathers. These children who marched in Gush Etzion today are the triumph of the Gush Etzion fighters of 5708.”

Hiking in Gush Etzion Courtesy