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From left, sculptor Sam Philipe, Jerry Klinger, Donna Parker of the American Veterans of Israel Legacy Corporation, and Former Mayor Benny Kashriel of Ma’ale Adumim. (Photo courtesy of Jewish American Society for Historic Preservation) By Jerry Klinger MA’ALE ADUMIM, Israel — The name of this 40,000-resident bedroom community of Jerusalem is derived from multiple biblical references to its location. The name means the “Red Ascent” as it is along the ancient road from the Jordan Valley rising through red hills to Jerusalem. Recently retired after being Mayor of Ma’ale Adumim, for 20-plus years,…

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