Question:
Benefits Of Drinking Hot Water?

Answer: Well, over Yom Kippur, the Pina Chama was broken into and everything - I mean EVERYTHING! - was stolen. The freezers, microwaves, slush machine, hot water machine, cold drink dispenser, popcorn machine and stereo (I'm sure I've left a bunch of things out) were all taken.

When some volunteers showed up after the fast in order to serve refreshments to the soldiers, all they found was an empty building. Literally everything had been cleaned out!

You have to know where the Pina Chama is located to understand how this happened.

The Pina Chama was set up at Tzomet HaGush (Gush Etzion Junction) during the height of the 2nd Intifada after two local residents were murdered by terrorists (in separate attacks) on the roads nearby.

The location was selected because it is a centrally located crossroads where literally hundreds of soldiers pass every day on their way to and from various bases, posts and patrol areas. Additionally, there is a large base nearby and an army checkpoint at the intersection itself.