Following the announcement by Rabbi Bezalel Rudinsky of Monsey that he will be participating in the formation of a new American-style frum community on the outskirts of Jerusalem, 20 new families have joined the blossoming project in Ramat Givat Zeev. Of the new families joining the community, many are making aliyah from the U.S., while others are former U.S. residents already living in Jerusalem.
Rabbi Rudinsky, of Congregation Ahavas Yitzchok and rosh yeshiva of Yeshivas Ohr Reuven and Yeshivas Darchei Noam of Monsey, will be assisting in establishing an American-style mesivta high school in the neighborhood and playing an active role in the spiritual and chinuch functions of this upscale community.
“The idea, im yirtzeh Hashem, is to create a united community lifestyle in Israel, with a special emphasis on building a community that has everything, and in which everyone feels connected,” said Rabbi Rudinsky. “There will be an educational system similar to what we have in the U.S. for families with young kids.” According to Rabbi Rudinsky and many families in his community, Ramat Givat Zeev provides a perfect setting to build a community that integrates an American-style Charedi lifestyle. “This community will be conducted in our American lifestyle, but with the privilege of living in Eretz Yisrael,” said Rabbi Rudinsky.
Ramat Givat Zeev will combine a Torah lifestyle with modern commercial and recreational centers, along with all of the necessary amenities and services. Located minutes from Jerusalem, Ramat Givat Zeev includes approximately 400 housing units in total; 150 houses ranging from approximately 2,780 square feet and up to 5,580 square feet, and about 250 apartments in 13 luxury buildings in the neighborhood. The neighborhood will include high standards of construction and infrastructure. With the construction intended to be completed in the next two years, Ramat Givat Zeev will be a gated neighborhood including schools, yeshivos, shuls, stores and a country club.
Additionally, the neighborhood will feature wide streets, walking paths and LED street lighting. A number of wide, green parks will be established, as well as fountains and sports fields.
Ramat Givat Zeev is the perfect place for people wishing to live in a dream home in Israel, in a beautiful neighborhood and in a community just their style.
