Al Qubaybah in West Bank
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Shlomo Carlebach (musician)

Shlomo Carlebach, known as Reb Shlomo to his followers (14 January 1925 – 20 October 1994), was a Jewish rabbi, religious teacher, composer, and singer who was known as "The Singing Rabbi" during his lifetime. Although his roots lay in traditional Orthodox yeshivot, he branched out to create his own style combining Hasidic Judaism, warmth and personal interaction, public concerts, and song-filled synagogue services.

Located at 31.7979, 35.179 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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1925 births, 1994 deaths, American Orthodox rabbis, Beth Medrash Govoha alumni, Carlebach family, Hasidic entertainers, Hasidic music, Hasidic singers, Hazzans, Jewish American musicians, Jewish composers and songwriters, Jewish entertainers, Jewish music, Judaism-related controversies, People who emigrated to escape Nazism, People from Berlin, Burials at Har HaMenuchot

Tel Aviv-Jerusalem bus 405 suicide attack

The Tel Aviv-Jerusalem bus 405 attack was a suicide attack on 6 July 1989 carried out by Abed al-Hadi Ghaneim of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad. On a crowded Egged commuter bus line No. 405 en route from Tel-Aviv to Jerusalem, Ghanim seized the steering wheel of the bus, running it off a steep cliff into a ravine in the area of Qiryat Ye'arim. 16 civilians died in the attack—including two Canadians and one American, and 27 were wounded.

Located at 31.8008, 35.0944 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Palestinian Islamic Jihad, Terrorist incidents in 1989, 1989 in Israel, Terrorist incidents on buses, Attacks on buses by Palestinian militant groups, Palestinian terrorism, Terrorist attacks attributed to Palestinian militant groups, Mass murder in 1989

Kiryat Ye'arim Youth Village

Kiryat Ye'arim Youth Village is a youth village in central Israel. Located near Kiryat Ye'arim to the north of Abu Ghosh, it falls under the jurisdiction of Mateh Yehuda Regional Council. In 2006 it had a population of 242. The village was established in 1952 with a donation from Swiss Jews. Yisrael Katz, later a government minister, ran the village between 1954 and 1959.

Located at 31.8123, 35.1036 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Youth villages in Israel, Populated places established in 1952

Ein Hemed

Ein Hemed is a national park and nature reserve in the hills seven kilometers west of Jerusalem, Israel. It is also known by its Latin name Aqua Bella. The park is located on the path of an old Roman road, also used in later periods, called Emmaus by the Crusaders. The road connected the coastal plain with the Jerusalem hills.

Located at 31.7962, 35.126 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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National parks of Israel, Protected areas established in 1968, Crusader castles, Archaeological sites in Israel, Central District (Israel)

Beeroth (biblical city)

Beeroth (Be'erot, lit. "wells") was a Biblical town seven miles northwest of Jerusalem. The town was an ancient Hivite settlement, and is mentioned in Joshua 9:17, 18:25, 2 Samuel 4:2, Ezra 2:25 and Nehemiah 7:29. Because there are no known ruins for Beeroth, the location of the town is disputed.

Located at 31.8322, 35.1519 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Geography of Israel, Hebrew Bible places

Benedictine monastery in Abu Ghosh

The Benedictine monastery in Abu Ghosh is a monastery belonging to the Olivetan Benedictine stream. It is located in the center of the village Abu Gosh, Israel. The monastery is situated near a mosque in the village center.

Located at 31.8074, 35.1074 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Christian monasteries in Israel, Benedictine monasteries