(Jewish Telegraphic Agency)
A decision to cover the expenses of conducting the Lomsza Yeshiva now located in Petach Tikvah by operating an orange plantation was taken by the board of the Yeshiva.
The Board decided to raise a fund of $90,000 and acquire 100 dunam land for an orange plantation. It is estimated that the earnings derived from the plantation, will cover the entire expenses of the Yeshiva.
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