Orthodox Rabbinical Court Pledges Good Year to Donors for Orphaned Couples
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
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- A rabbinical court decreed a good year for donors supporting 58 orphaned couples.
- The ruling encourages donations of 580 shekels for wedding expenses.
- The timing is difficult for couples after the High Holidays and Sukkot.
- Charity is highlighted as a powerful force to avert misfortune.
As the Sukkot holiday concludes and wedding season begins, 58 orphaned Jewish couples are set to marry in the coming weeks. The timing presents a significant financial challenge for these couples, who lack parental support for wedding expenses and establishing a new home. This comes after a period of increased spending for many families due to the High Holidays.
To address this, a rabbinical court convened before Rosh Hashanah, led by Rabbi Gavr'el Dov Povarsky, along with Rabbi M. Ben Shimon and the Modzitz Rebbe. The court issued a ruling, signed by the rabbis, decreeing a "good and sweet year" for all who donate 580 shekels for the 58 orphaned individuals marrying in the month of Tishrei.
The ruling, though written before Rosh Hashanah, is not time-bound. The court emphasized the power of charity, citing King Solomon's words, "Charity saves from death," as a means to avert harsh decrees. By donating now, individuals can retroactively join the list of those blessed 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 immediate contributions to ensure these couples can marry and begin their new lives with support.
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