Rabbis Issue Ruling for Donations to Orphaned Couples
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
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- Rabbis ruled that donations to 58 orphaned couples bring a "good and sweet year" to donors.
- The ruling encourages a 580 shekel donation per couple.
- The weddings are taking place as the Jewish month of Tishrei concludes.
- Charity is emphasized as a way to avert difficult decrees.
- Orphaned couples face significant financial challenges for their weddings.
As the Sukkot holiday concludes and wedding season begins, 58 orphaned couples are set to marry in the coming days. The timing presents a significant financial challenge for these couples, who lack parental support for wedding and home expenses. This comes after a period of increased spending for many families during the Jewish High Holidays and Sukkot.
A rabbinical court, led by Rabbi B.D. Povarsky, head of the yeshiva, convened before Rosh Hashanah to address the situation. The court, including judges Rabbi M. Ben Shimon and the Rebbe of Modzhitz, issued a ruling stating that all donors contributing 580 shekels for the 58 orphaned couples would be granted a "good and sweet year" from above. This ruling, though made before Rosh Hashanah, remains open as the month of Tishrei, during which the weddings are taking place, has not yet ended.
The court's decision emphasizes the power of charity to avert difficult decrees, citing King Solomon's words, "Charity saves from death." By donating now, individuals can retroactively join the list of those blessed by the ruling with a good year, including prosperity, health, and salvation. The suggested donation of 580 shekels amounts to 10 shekels per orphaned individual.
With Tishrei nearing its end and the weddings imminent, the appeal is for continued support to ensure these couples can begin their new lives with assistance.
