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== Location == |
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Carmit is located at the intersection of Route 60 and Route 31, less than 15 minutes from [[Be’er Sheva]], and less than 1 hour from [[Tel Aviv]]. In addition to its proximity to Beersheba and Tel Aviv, |
Carmit is located at the intersection of Route 60 and Route 31, less than 15 minutes from [[Be’er Sheva]], and less than 1 hour from [[Tel Aviv]]. In addition to its proximity to Beersheba and Tel Aviv, Carmit is minutes away from a network of growing communities like Meitar, Lehavim, Giv'ot Bar and [[Omer]]. These communities are helping to redefine and develop the Negev into a modern, prosperous and dynamic region.<ref>Route 6, the North South Tollway connecting all of Israel will be linked to Carmit, possibly with an off ramp right into the access road.</ref> |
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Carmit is easily accessible via major highways such as [[Highway 40 (Israel)|Highway 40]] and [[Highway 60 (Israel)|Highway 60]], as well as the Israel Railways line via the new Lehavim Rahat Railway Station opened in June 2007. <ref>A second track is planned, which will bring Tel Aviv within 45 minutes of |
Carmit is easily accessible via major highways such as [[Highway 40 (Israel)|Highway 40]] and [[Highway 60 (Israel)|Highway 60]], as well as the Israel Railways line via the new Lehavim Rahat Railway Station opened in June 2007. <ref>A second track is planned, which will bring Tel Aviv within 45 minutes of Carmit</ref> |
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Carmit will be defined as the new model of quality living in the Negev.<ref> JNF hopes to refashion Negev lifestyles to lure newcomers, Jerusalem Post , TALYA HALKIN, Jul 11, 2006</ref> Plans for Carmit include a community center with various amenities such as an Olympic size pool and gym facilities. Carmit will also be home to a beautiful synagogue that will maintain a pluralistic, modern approach to Judaism with Rabbi [[Asher Lopatin]] as its spiritual leader. Future plans for Carmit also include retail facilities and an amphitheatre, as well as other opportunities for business and commerce. |
Carmit will be defined as the new model of quality living in the Negev.<ref> JNF hopes to refashion Negev lifestyles to lure newcomers, Jerusalem Post , TALYA HALKIN, Jul 11, 2006</ref> Plans for Carmit include a community center with various amenities such as an Olympic size pool and gym facilities. Carmit will also be home to a beautiful synagogue that will maintain a pluralistic, modern approach to Judaism with Rabbi [[Asher Lopatin]] as its spiritual leader. Future plans for Carmit also include retail facilities and an amphitheatre, as well as other opportunities for business and commerce. |
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Revision as of 22:09, 25 August 2009
Carmit, also Karmit,[1] (Hebrew: כרמית) is a new community currently under construction in the heart of the Negev, just 15 kilometers northeast of Beersheba and next to the Shoket Junction. Founded through a partnership between the Or Movement, JNF and the Israel Land Administration (ILA), and the Chicago Israel Philanthropic Fund, and a central component of the Blueprint Negev, Karmit aims to be a modern, pluralistic neighborhood complete with an array of housing options, upscale amenities and state-of-the-art recreational facilities. Once completed, Karmit will be home to approximately 2,600 families from both Israel and abroad.[2]
Location
Carmit is located at the intersection of Route 60 and Route 31, less than 15 minutes from Be’er Sheva, and less than 1 hour from Tel Aviv. In addition to its proximity to Beersheba and Tel Aviv, Carmit is minutes away from a network of growing communities like Meitar, Lehavim, Giv'ot Bar and Omer. These communities are helping to redefine and develop the Negev into a modern, prosperous and dynamic region.[3]
Carmit is easily accessible via major highways such as Highway 40 and Highway 60, as well as the Israel Railways line via the new Lehavim Rahat Railway Station opened in June 2007. [4]
Carmit will be defined as the new model of quality living in the Negev.[5] Plans for Carmit include a community center with various amenities such as an Olympic size pool and gym facilities. Carmit will also be home to a beautiful synagogue that will maintain a pluralistic, modern approach to Judaism with Rabbi Asher Lopatin as its spiritual leader. Future plans for Carmit also include retail facilities and an amphitheatre, as well as other opportunities for business and commerce.
Chicago Israel Philanthropic Fund[1] is now reaching out to anglos interested in an innovative and pluralistic community in the Negev.
Funding
The development of Karmit will be funded primarily through a partnership between the Or Movement, JNF and the Chicago Israel Philanthropic Fund.
Chicago Israel Philanthropic Fund (CIPF)
The Chicago Israel Philanthropic Fund (CIPF) is a not for profit organization dedicated to building a pluralistic community in Karmit. The Chicago Israel Philanthropic Fund was started in 2008 by Rabbi Asher Lopatin and Daniel and Rosie Mattio as the North American partner to the Israeli OR Movement, with the mission of developing Karmit, a new community in the Negev. CIPF’s objective is to market this community and bring 200 North American families to live in Karmit in its initial stages of development. In addition to bringing families to Karmit, CIPF will devote its initial funds to building a synagogue, with Rabbi Lopatin as its spiritual leader to fulfill his vision of a pluralistic community to southern Israel.[6]
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References
- ^ Located near the Kibbutz Kramim, and in the vicinity of the ancient city of Kerem
- ^ The first phase is planned for 700 homes in the summer of 2011
- ^ Route 6, the North South Tollway connecting all of Israel will be linked to Carmit, possibly with an off ramp right into the access road.
- ^ A second track is planned, which will bring Tel Aviv within 45 minutes of Carmit
- ^ JNF hopes to refashion Negev lifestyles to lure newcomers, Jerusalem Post , TALYA HALKIN, Jul 11, 2006
- ^ http://bnaibrith.org/magazines/winter2008/negev.cfm
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