כ"ד בחשוון
4.11.2026
Anniversary of the death of Baron Edmond de Rothschild
Baron Edmond de Rothschild was born on 16 Av 5605, August 19, 1845, in France and died on 24 Heshvan 5695, November 2, 1934. He was the main supporter of Jewish settlement in the Land of Israel in the period of the First Aliyah. He was known as “HaNadiv HaYadu'a” (“The Famous Benefactor”) and “the Father of Settlement” in Israel. His greatest contribution was to the moshavot of Rosh Pina, Zikhron Yaakov, Rishon Lezion, Petah Tikva, Mazkeret Batya, Kfar Tavor and Binyamina. He bought land from the Turkish government and from Arab landowners and managed to significantly increase the area of land owned by the Jews.
