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− | + | ('''Hebrew''': שכונת כנען / '''Spelling''': Canan / '''Pronunciation''' Can-a’an /: '''Definition''': Post 1948 neighborhood in Safed, Israel with mixed population, mid-priced to low-priced homes and apartments.) | |
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The Canaan neighborhood offers local residents a cohesive and friendly neighborhood with low and medium-priced homes and apartments. The neighborhood is one of [[Safed|Tzfat’s]] oldest but many new immigrants and young families settle in Canaan. | The Canaan neighborhood offers local residents a cohesive and friendly neighborhood with low and medium-priced homes and apartments. The neighborhood is one of [[Safed|Tzfat’s]] oldest but many new immigrants and young families settle in Canaan. | ||
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=== Kiryat Chabad === | === Kiryat Chabad === | ||
− | The | + | The Chabad Hassidic community established their “Kiriya” -- neighborhood -- in Canaan in the early ‘70s. Three 12-story apartment buildings were built alongside the community’s schools, kindergartens and other institutions. Kiryat Chabad’s elementary schools serve children who come from the entire northern region, including the Golan Heights. The Kiriya runs its own supermarket, synagogue and “mikve” -- ritual bath but these institutions are open to any resident who wishes to take advantage of the services. |
=== Services === | === Services === | ||
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== Kehilla Bonah == | == Kehilla Bonah == | ||
A project to renovate, repair and rejuvinate the Canaan neighborhood was established in 2011 with the participation the Tzfat municipality, the American JOINT Distribution Committee and [[Livnot ULehibanot]] Israel organization. The program, called “Kehilla Bonah” -- Community Builds -- brings professional staff, in conjunction with volunteers, to renovate apartments of elderly, disabled and disadvantaged Canaan residents. | A project to renovate, repair and rejuvinate the Canaan neighborhood was established in 2011 with the participation the Tzfat municipality, the American JOINT Distribution Committee and [[Livnot ULehibanot]] Israel organization. The program, called “Kehilla Bonah” -- Community Builds -- brings professional staff, in conjunction with volunteers, to renovate apartments of elderly, disabled and disadvantaged Canaan residents. | ||
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