Friends, family members, children, local council members, and
representatives of the IDF and Border Police officers gathered outside the
Tomb of Machpela to sow what was almost uprooted. The gardens where Genadi Kaufman
tended received new flowers, seedlings and a stone engraved with his name to mark the
spot where he dedicated his life.
representatives of the IDF and Border Police officers gathered outside the
Tomb of Machpela to sow what was almost uprooted. The gardens where Genadi Kaufman
tended received new flowers, seedlings and a stone engraved with his name to mark the
spot where he dedicated his life.
Genadi was part of a team of gardeners from Hebron and neighboring Kiryat
Arba who took care of the landscaped gardens, patios and the unique “Seven Species
Garden” which contains the seven species of plants and fruits mentioned in the
Bible.
Arba who took care of the landscaped gardens, patios and the unique “Seven Species
Garden” which contains the seven species of plants and fruits mentioned in the
Bible.
Photo: Knesset Minister Uri Ariel (right) and CEO of the Jewish Community of
Hebron (left) join children in planting outside the Tomb of Machpela in
Hebron.
Among those who mourned Genadi and celebrated his life was Minister of
Agriculture Uri Ariel who stood up to speak and then got down on the ground to
plant.
Agriculture Uri Ariel who stood up to speak and then got down on the ground to
plant.
He stated that the memorial garden is a symbol for planting the roots of the
Jewish people in its ancestral homeland. “The terrorists, he said, “think the attacks
and murders will uproot us, but we say to them and to the whole world, any such attack
will only deepen our roots.”
Jewish people in its ancestral homeland. “The terrorists, he said, “think the attacks
and murders will uproot us, but we say to them and to the whole world, any such attack
will only deepen our roots.”

Photo: “Gan Genadi” in memory of Genadi Kaufman.
He noted that the many weddings that are held at the Tomb of Machpela, burial
site of the Biblical Patriarchs and Matriarchs, will be beautified by the new
installations. The frequent tourists, which are estimated at almost 700,000 visitors a
year, will have a more pleasant experience. This is in contrast to the pre-1967 days
when Hebrons historic sites fell into neglect.
site of the Biblical Patriarchs and Matriarchs, will be beautified by the new
installations. The frequent tourists, which are estimated at almost 700,000 visitors a
year, will have a more pleasant experience. This is in contrast to the pre-1967 days
when Hebrons historic sites fell into neglect.
A month ago, Genadi died after bravely fighting for his life for three weeks.
He was stabbed by a Jihadist terrorist while waiting for the bus to go home and light
Chanukah candles. For three weeks people from all over Israel prayed for his
recovery. He was laid to rest in the ancient cemetery of Hebron, near
the graves of many famous sages dating back to the Middle Ages.
He was stabbed by a Jihadist terrorist while waiting for the bus to go home and light
Chanukah candles. For three weeks people from all over Israel prayed for his
recovery. He was laid to rest in the ancient cemetery of Hebron, near
the graves of many famous sages dating back to the Middle Ages.
Uri Karzen, CEO of the Jewish Community of Hebron, stated that the residents
will continue cultivating the gardens around the Tomb of
Machpela.
will continue cultivating the gardens around the Tomb of
Machpela.
Chief gardener Pesach Pinczevski, who worked closely with Genadi, added that
he and his fellow landscapers will continue their work, pledging to plant trees and
beautify the site for future generations.
he and his fellow landscapers will continue their work, pledging to plant trees and
beautify the site for future generations.
Noam Arnon, spokesman for the community, moderated the ceremony which was
attended by about 100 people. He noted that the area outside the Tomb of Machpela
complex is quite possibly the site of the first garden in Jewish history. As it states
in Genesis chapter 23, Abraham purchased the rights to the cave and surrounding field.
Arnon added, “it is here that Genadi worked, connecting with our fathers and mothers,
and the memory of Genadi will flourish in this place forever.”
attended by about 100 people. He noted that the area outside the Tomb of Machpela
complex is quite possibly the site of the first garden in Jewish history. As it states
in Genesis chapter 23, Abraham purchased the rights to the cave and surrounding field.
Arnon added, “it is here that Genadi worked, connecting with our fathers and mothers,
and the memory of Genadi will flourish in this place forever.”
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