New Fund 'Prison 1000' Offers 1,000 Shekels Daily for Torah Students Detained by Military

A new community initiative called "Prison 1000" has been launched to provide financial support to families of Torah students detained by the Israeli military. The fund, established under the guidance of leading rabbinical authorities, offers 1,000 shekels for each day a student is held in military detention. This aid aims to cover legal fees, travel expenses, visitations, and lost income for the families.

The initiative responds to the increasing arrests of Torah students due to their conscientious stance and loyalty to Torah study. The fund is managed exclusively by a committee of prominent rabbis, including Rabbi Naftali Nosvheim, Rabbi Yaakov Tufik Aviezeri, Rabbi Yaakov Meir Stern, Rabbi Eliyahu Pozen, and Rabbi Tzvi Braverman, who oversee eligibility and distribution decisions.

Funding comes from a broad mutual support model where members contribute up to one shekel per day plus a small monthly fee. As membership grows, the individual financial burden decreases. The fund only supports sudden, involuntary detentions related to the students' religious convictions; planned appearances at recruitment offices or police stations do not qualify.

Currently, registration efforts are expanding across yeshivas and communities to ensure comprehensive protection for all students and scholars facing military detention. The rabbis have called on the public to join the initiative to build a strong support network for those affected.