Bracha Qafih
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| Known for | Philanthropy and Tzedakah |
Bracha Qafih also known as Bracha Kapach (
Early life
Qafih was born in Yemen. She was married to her first cousin, Yosef Kapach, at the age of eleven.[2] Seven years later, they immigrated to Palestine with their three children, one of whom died on the way. Another son, Arieh, was born in Palestine.[1]
Social work
Qafih’s first enterprise in the country was running an embroidery workshop employing 50
Awards and recognition
In 1999, Kapach was awarded the Israel Prize for her special contributions to society and the State of Israel.[4] Kapach and her husband are the only married couple to have both won the Israel Prize.[5]
References
- ^ a b c A rising star, The Jerusalem Post Archived 2013-12-03 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Rebbetzin aids Jerusalem poor
- ^ Teaching Jewish Life Cycle: Traditions and Activities, Barbara Binder Kadden, Bruce Kadden
- ^ "Israel Prize Official Site - Recipients in 1999 (in Hebrew)".
- ^ Rebbetzin aids Jerusalem poor Archived 2012-06-03 at the Wayback Machine
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