Development - May 1999
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Negotiations with the Trappist Monastery of Latrun Another meeting took place between NSWAS Secretary Rayek Rizek and Abbot Paul on the subject of the land transfer now being worked out between the Monastery and NSWAS. The agreement, which is almost ready for implementation, broadly involves the gift to NSWAS of approximately one half of the land that is now leased to NSWAS, in exchange for the return of the remaining half back to the Monastery. Construction Work is proceeding on three public building projects: The Eisenberg Auditorium The auditorium, which will comfortably seat four hundred persons, will be constructed of modern light building materials. Work is now proceeding on the foundations and infrastructure. The entire building is expected to be completed by August. The building will provide us with a much-needed facility for activities of every department in NSWAS. The new Public Relations Office After receiving committed donations from various friends' associations, we are proceeding with work on the new public relations office. The office will accommodate the PR and fundraising staff, publication equipment, archives on the development and work of the village, and a place to meet with individuals or small groups. The completion date for the building depends upon the receipt of additional funds committed by our friends' associations. Thanks to the American, the British, the German and the Italian friends for their contributions towards the project. An additional classroom for the Primary School An additional classroom is being built to provide the Primary School with space to help relieve existing congestion and permit the planned increase in enrollment in the coming school year.
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Rayek Rizek with Abbot Paul
Building the Auditorium
The new PR building
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