Hermits around the web – Hermitary
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From the web site News.com.au, comes this item with the byline: “For over 50 years, a self-described hermit has carved out a cave home for himself by the sea, because he loves the sound of the ocean. But now authorities want him out.”
This blog has noted similar articles about the hermit : in 2013 and 2022. Search the category “Israel” for the entries.
BBC News report headline (3-minute item): “Hermit in Israel faces eviction from beachside cave home ”
Text: “In Herzliya in Israel, people have begun a petition to try to save a modern-day hermit from being thrown out of his unusual dwelling, built in a cave on the coast. Nisim spent months living by the sea without a home, but then defied the humidity, salt and waves to build a Gaudi-like structure, which has been a local attraction for nearly 50 years. But now the authorities want him to leave, saying he built without permission and is harming the environment. Nisim insists he will not leave his life’s work until he dies.
An article in the Israel National News (Arutz Seva) describes a Jewish hermit Nissim Kachlon, who lives on the cliffs of Herzliya overlooking the beach and sea. Kachlon does not use the grid and has a source of fresh water. A recent Jerusalem Film Festival entry summarizes his life.
URL: http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/169663#.UeA596ywWp0