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Category Archives: Aron Abeccasis
Aron Abecassis – Steven Weil: A Match Made In Heaven
Real estate magnate Aron Abecassis is once again putting his money where his mouth is. He funded the visit of Israel’s Chief Rabbi (Askenazi) Yonah Metzger last week to Beth Jacob. Aron and Rabbi Weil seem to have hit it … Continue reading
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Jewish Day Schools
Jane emails: Perhaps you should re-consider the subject of Jewish Day Schools. You’d written a while back on Etz Jacob, and Aron Abecassis. My understanding now is that Aron abandoned the struggling school, walked away, and left them with a … Continue reading
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Israel’s Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi Yonah Metzger To Speak At Beth Jacob Aug. 11
According to the Beth Jacob email: "Chief Rabbi of the State of Israel, Rabbi Yonah Metzger, Shabbat Aug. 11. Rabbi Metzger will be giving the drasha & speaking at a very special Seudah Shlishit. Sponsored by Aron Abecassis & Michelle … Continue reading
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In Praise Of Etz Jacob Philanthropist Aron Abeccasis
Etz Jacob’s rabbi Rubin Hutler sent Aron Abecassis this letter of gratitude on March 25. Perhaps a reader knows the back story to all this better than I do.
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