Rabbi Nissim Deri Seeks to Fund 1,000 Torah Scholars Monthly

Rabbi Nissim Deri, head of the Rosh Pina institutions, has launched an initiative to provide a permanent monthly stipend to 1,000 Torah scholars, known as avreichim. This effort aims to offer financial stability to those dedicating their lives to religious study, reducing their concerns about livelihood.

This initiative follows a significant distribution event held before Rosh Hashanah, where approximately NIS 1,000,000 was given to 1,060 avreichim. Rabbi Deri now seeks to transform this one-time assistance into an ongoing program.

To secure the necessary resources for this long-term project, a special delegation led by Rabbi Deri will travel to South American countries immediately after the Sukkot holiday. Their mission is to raise funds to make the vision of consistent monthly support a reality.

The timing of this appeal, coinciding with the Jewish holidays of Hoshana Rabbah and Simchat Torah, is emphasized. These periods are described as times of final judgment and profound connection between the Jewish people, the Torah, and God, making it an opportune moment to solicit support for Torah scholars.

The ultimate goal is to ensure that the commitment to Torah study is not a fleeting one, but a continuous partnership, with scholars receiving sustained support throughout the year.