Henry Koor Library

The Henry Koor Judaica Library, housed in the New Synagogue of Netanya, Israel is a collection of English Language books and audio tapes of Judaic and secular interest.
The Library is a lending library operated by a volunteer staff and is open five mornings a week. All the materials have been catalogued and entered into a computer program for quick location of desired books and research material.

The Library serves not only the New Synagogue, in which it is housed, but also the entire community. There are members of the Library in all sections of Netanya as well as in other communities across the country.

8,000 books and 700 audio tapes available for borrowing. Open Sunday to Thursday 9:30 a.m. – 12 noon

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WHO WAS HENRY KOOR Z”L?

Henry Koor was born in London into a family strongly committed to their orthodox faith and to Zionism. He grew up in the world of yeshiva learning and a Jewish youth circle. He studied at Etz Chaim Yeshiva and was actively involved in Bnei Akiva.

Soon after the World Was II he entered into the Hagana’s Foreign Operations where he was recognized for his special talents as a community organizer. His contribution to the activities of Aliya Bet and Hagana efforts to aid the fledgling state of Israel in its self-defence were valued.

Henry married Adina Redner and they raised a family in London. Their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren all live in Israel. He worked at a Jewish-controlled insurance company where he was able to act in a managerial role and achieved the recognition and appreciation of this firm.

Arriving in Netanya in 1982, he befriended Marty Yaroslawitz z”l with whom he shared a love of community activity. Their plan for a Young Israel Community Center never came to fruition as Henry passed away in 1988 at the relatively young age of 68. Marty Yaroslawitz established the Henry Koor Judaica Library as a fitting tribute to the consummate communal man.