David Wilder (Hebron Spokesman)

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David Wilder is the spokesman for The Committee of The Jewish Community of Hebron.[1]

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[edit] History

David Wilder was born in New Jersey in the USA in 1954,[2] and graduated from Case Western Reserve University with a BA in History and teacher certification in 1976. He went to Israel in 1974 and studied in Yeshiva for over 8 years. He worked at Yeshivat Shavei Hebron in a Public Relations capacity. He has worked at Hebrew University and Yeshivat Mercaz HaRav. For the Jewish Community of Hebron, he is the spokesperson for the community, in Israel and internationally.[3]

[edit] Activism

David Wilder has spoken on behalf of the Jewish community of Hebron and has been an activist for their interest over fourteen years. Among David Wilder's jobs representing the community is protecting Jews from being evicted from their homes. [4][3] When the legality of the Beit HaShalom community's ownership of their living quarters was questioned, David Wilder was active in speaking out on behalf of the Beit HaShalom community. When the Jerusalem Post talked with David Wilder, they wrote that he was certain that the community "had a strong claim to the structure." [5]

[edit] Family

David Wilder is the son of the late Samuel and Pamela Wilder, and is married to Ora Wilder. They lived in Kiryat Arba for 17 years and now live at Beit Hadassahfor ten years. They have seven children and nine grandchildren. [3]

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[edit] References

  1. ^ "Hebron Surprise: The physical reality of a mythical city", National Review, 2002-01-16. Retrieved on 2008-05-30. 
  2. ^ "Voices from the conflist: David Wilder", BBC News. Retrieved on 2008-05-30. 
  3. ^ a b c "In Divided Hebron, a Shared Despair: Palestinians and Jewish Settlers in West Bank City Struggle for Existence", Washington Post, 2007-07-26. Retrieved on 2008-05-30. 
  4. ^ "Israeli Settlers Fight Eviction from Hebron", NPR, 2006-01-17. Retrieved on 2008-05-30. 
  5. ^ "Hebron settlers try to buy more homes", The Jerusalem Post, 2007-04-13. Retrieved on 2008-05-30. 


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