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Kosher Beach in Herzliyah Reopens
by A. Cohen

Herzliyah's segregated beach, jointly operated by the cities of Herzliyah and Bnei Brak, reopened to the public last week.

Until a few years ago Bnei Brak residents rarely went to any other beach. The cities of Herzliyah and Bnei Brak ran the beach in cooperation. According to the law, any coastal city with a religious population must maintain a segregated beach. Thus Bnei Brak residents were able to make use of a superb beach known for its clean waters, while Herzliyah gained a partner to share the costs of operating the beach. A few years ago, the cooperative arrangement was discontinued due to financial and technical problems.

This year, after a meeting at which Mayor Rabbi Yissochor Frankentahl and the rabbonim of the city agreed to renew the cooperation, a subsequent meeting was held between Mayor Frankentahl and his counterpart in Herzliyah, who exhibited a positive response to the idea.

The beach will be open to the public, six days a week, unlike the previous arrangement of one day per week for men and one day for women. Also a Bnei Brak resident card will no longer be required to enter, and the beach will not have an admission charge.

On Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday, the beach is open to men from 8:30 am to 1:30 p.m. and to women from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. (and to 4:00 p.m. from 14 Elul until the end of Tishrei). On Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, the morning hours are designated for women and the afternoon hours for men.

Dan is operating public transportation to and from the beach, charging regular bus fares.

Guards will be posted at both ends of the beach and at the entrance near the parking lot. The access route has been completely redone and rabbonim say modesty arrangements now meet the highest standards.

 

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