Binyamin Ze'ev Kahane facts for kids
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Binyamin Ze'ev Kahane
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| Born | 3 October 1966 New York City, U.S.
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| Died | 31 December 2000 (aged 34) Ofra, West Bank
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| Cause of death | Gunshot wounds |
| Resting place | Jerusalem |
| Citizenship | Israeli, American |
| Education | Yeshiva |
| Known for | Kach and Kahane Chai |
| Spouse(s) | Talia Kahane |
| Children | 6 |
| Parent(s) | Meir Kahane Libby Kahane |
Binyamin Ze'ev Kahane (Hebrew: בנימין זאב כהנא 3 October 1966 – 31 December 2000) was an Orthodox rabbi from Israel. He was the son of Rabbi Meir Kahane. Sadly, he was killed in an attack in 2000. His wife, Talia, also died in the same attack. They left behind six young children.
Early Life and Work
Binyamin Ze'ev Kahane was born in New York City in 1966. When he was four years old, in 1971, his family moved to Israel. He grew up to become an Orthodox Jewish scholar and a rabbi.
Leading a Political Group
Binyamin Ze'ev Kahane became well-known for leading a political group called Kahane Chai. This group formed after his father, Meir Kahane, passed away in 1990. Kahane Chai was a separate group from his father's original Kach party.
His Writings
Kahane was also a writer. He wrote a book called The Haggada of the Jewish Idea. This book was a special commentary based on his father's ideas about the Passover Haggadah. The Haggadah is a text read during the Passover Seder meal. He also wrote a weekly paper called Darka Shel Torah, which means "The Way of the Torah." This paper shared thoughts on the weekly Torah portions.
His Passing
On December 31, 2000, Binyamin Ze'ev Kahane and his wife Talia were attacked. They were near the Israeli settlement of Ofra. The attack happened on a road about 15 kilometers (9 miles) north of Jerusalem.
The Attack
Five of their six children were in the family van when the attack happened. The van was hit by gunfire. Binyamin, who was driving, was killed. The vehicle then crashed into a wall. His wife Talia was seriously injured and died in the ambulance on the way to the hospital in Jerusalem. Later, some people were arrested in connection with this attack.
See also
- Kfar Tapuach
- Kahanism
- Yeshivat HaRaayon HaYehudi
