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The Kabbalat Shabbat service in Larissa on the evening of Friday, October 13, 2023 was special, as many members of the Community responded to the call of the council and filled the Community Center, to show their support for Israel, which is sorely tested after the recent terrorist attacks. Hamas invasion.
Particularly touching was the moment of Cadiz, which was recited by all together, in memory of the hundreds of Israelis who were brutally murdered by the terrorists of Hamas.
Ο Rabbi Mr. Elias Sabetai, with a particularly emotionally charged speech, referred to the events in Israel, characterizing them as the first inhumane pogrom of the 21st century and emphasized the right, but also the duty, of Israel to eliminate the black evil of terrorism and inhumanity, closing with the certainty that "after the darkness of the killers of Hamas, oh my God - there will be light and the hearts of all Israelis, the hearts of all Jews and the hearts of all noble and civilized people will be illuminated by the bright light that the State of Israel will once again emit ».
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The Israelite Community of Larissa, as part of its philanthropic action and in consultation with the Region of Thessaly, offered basic necessities for fellow human beings affected by the recent natural disaster, with the hope that they would provide them with a minimum of relief and help.
In particular, a large quantity of mosquito repellents, as well as items of clothing, were delivered to the Deputy Governor Vassilis Pinakas by the President of the Community Mousis Manouach and the Vice President Nina Tarabulous.
In addition, packages of sheets, blankets and quilts were distributed directly to 25 flood-affected families in various districts of the city and the surrounding villages.
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It was approved on 5.9.2023 at the Municipal Council of Larissa the release of real estate from expropriation, in the common area K.X. 871, which encloses the XNUMXst Ancient Theater of Larissa, from Venizelou, Filellinon and Papaflessa streets, and the rest remains as it is, with the aim of further highlighting the monument.
"Everyone's common desire is to complete the expropriation of the First Ancient Theater. With the proposal we are making, a building stock of the area remains and at the same time the common area, which remains as it is, can ensure access to the monument from the side of the bakeries and the theater can gain a second access" said yesterday the mayor of Larissa, Apostolos Kalogiannis, in framework for discussion of the issue of lifting the expropriation of part of the K.X. 871, at the meeting of the Municipal Council of Larissa.
In more detail, it was decided to remove the commitment as a common area of the area from the junction of Venizelos and Filellini streets, up to the junction of Papaflessa and Metropolitan Arseniou streets. In other words, in this section, the designation common space is abolished and an OT is created. 871.
The properties included in this section are released and assigned to their owners, with strict conditions of construction and use.
The head of the major opposition, Mr. Than, expressed his opposition. Mamakos in lifting the expropriation of part of K.X. 871, stating that his position is for the common area to remain as it is, without the proposed changes, as well as K.X. 867C and 867A". In fact, he proposed the creation of a Land Bank in the Municipality of Larissa for the issues of expropriations in general in the city. He also reminded that "in July 2021, the Municipal Council had decided to preserve the character of K.X. 871".
"It is a social management that had to be done..." said Mr. Diamantos, pointing out that the proposal in question solves the hostage situation of property owners who have no archaeological interest.
It should be noted that the head of the major opposition, Mr. Mamakos, had proposed to postpone the discussion of the issue to another time, while the head of the "People's Rally" Mr. Krikis also suggested the withdrawal of the issue. A roll call followed and it was approved with 22 yes and 16 no.
OLD CEMETERY-JEWISH CEMETERY
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The allocation of burial rights in the Old Cemetery by the Municipality of Larissa to the Israelite Community of Larissa, in an area designated as a cemetery, is the proposal submitted for discussion at the table of the Municipal Authority of Larissa, in the context of a request submitted by the Israelite Community of Larisa to the Municipality of Larisa, to cover the burial needs of its members.
At the same time, there appears to be an issue of redevelopment of the area outside the cemetery, and specifically of the plot of land that is designated as a cemetery and is located outside its perimeter, opposite the park on Alexandroupolis, but it is proposed to change its use as a public space and to form a park, playground and multi-storey underground parking.
In particular, regarding the request of the Israelite Community of Larissa, the deputy mayor of Sustainable Mobility and Smart City Systems, Mr. Dinos Diamantos, claims that the Municipality of Larissa can allocate burial rights to the Israelite Community in the Old Cemetery and in an area where there are no family burial rights.
More: SOLUTION FOR THE JEWISH CEMETERY OF LARISA & RENOVATION PROJECTS IN THE OLD CEMETERY
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The candidate for mayor of Larissa Thanasis Mamakos had a meeting with the Board of Directors of the Jewish Community of Larissa on 11.8.2023, on the occasion of case of the Old Cemetery.
At the meeting, which took place in a particularly cordial atmosphere, the president Moses Manouach and the members of the Board of Directors. of the Israelite Community of Larissa informed the candidate mayor regarding the timetable for the implementation of the projects for the completion of the Synagogue building, as well as the request to the Municipal Authority for the expansion of the burial area of the Jewish cemetery. "Your visit here today proves that you, in your capacity as the head of the majority minority, but also as a candidate for mayor, count and see our Community with respect and this gives us great joy. The current administration of the Community marches with the slogan "No one is left out", for the city of Larissa, which we all live in and love", noted, among other things, Mr. Manouach, wishing Mr. Mamako "a good fight and good success in upcoming elections".
