Rabbi Koldetzky Appeals for Orphaned Groom, Offers Unique Blessing
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
Rabbi Yitzchak Koldetzky has launched an appeal for an orphaned groom facing severe financial hardship as he prepares for his wedding. The rabbi described the groom's dire situation and called for public assistance to help him establish a home. Rabbi Koldetzky offered a unique and powerful blessing for donors, promising divine repayment for their generosity. A special fund has been opened to collect contributions for the groom, with a suggested donation of 420 shekels.
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- Rabbi Yitzchak Koldetzky is seeking financial aid for an orphaned groom about to be married.
- The groom is described as having "nothing" financially and is facing significant wedding expenses.
- Rabbi Koldetzky emphasized the religious merit of supporting the marriage of orphans and the poor.
- He offered a unique blessing to donors, promising abundant divine repayment.
- A special fund, number 5796, has been opened by Kupat Ha'ir for contributions.
- A suggested donation amount is 420 shekels.
Rabbi Yitzchak Koldetzky, son-in-law of the late Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky, has issued an urgent appeal for an orphaned groom preparing to marry. In a video message, Rabbi Koldetzky described the groom as an orphan who is now engaged and set to wed. He noted the groom's dire financial situation, stating, "As it is literally, the poor have nothing." Rabbi Koldetzky, known for his deep empathy and efforts to aid those in need, found this case particularly compelling, prompting his public call for immediate and widespread assistance to ensure the groom can celebrate his wedding day with joy.
The rabbi emphasized the connection between the groom's orphan status and his current financial distress as he prepares for marriage. "Without a father, the Holy One, Blessed be He, is his father, and of course, there are many expenses," he said. Rabbi Koldetzky also highlighted the religious merit of supporting the marriage of orphans and the poor, calling it a great mitzvah to establish a Jewish home and raise blessed generations.
Beyond the religious obligation, the rabbi stressed a profound public and moral responsibility. While building a home is always a transcendent moment, for a groom without a father's guidance, joy is mingled with significant apprehension about his financial future. In such circumstances, the public becomes the extended family, and practical help offers more than just money; it conveys a sense of solidarity. Contributions, large or small, accumulate to provide the necessary support for the young couple to begin their new life securely.
Rabbi Koldetzky concluded his appeal with an extraordinary blessing for those who contribute to the groom's wedding expenses. He stated that the Holy One, Blessed be He, who is the father of orphans, will repay donors "double and double, five hundred times over" with abundant favor. The "Kupat Ha'ir" fund has established a special fund, number 5796, for this purpose, with a suggested contribution of 420 shekels. The public is urged to assist the groom and merit Rabbi Koldetzky's blessing.
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