Meron Charity Accused of Aggressive Fundraising Tactics
Translated & summarized from TheMarker by baba
The "Or HaRashbi" association in Meron is reportedly raising close to NIS 100 million annually through aggressive fundraising methods, including psychological pressure and promises of miracles. The Registrar of Associations had previously recommended dissolving the group. The association denies the claims, stating donations are voluntary. The article also briefly mentions the experience of a family trapped during the October 7th attacks.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- The "Or HaRashbi" association in Meron is accused of aggressive fundraising, generating nearly NIS 100 million yearly.
- The association allegedly uses psychological pressure and miracle promises to solicit donations.
- The Registrar of Associations had previously recommended dissolving the organization.
- The association denies the allegations, asserting donations are voluntary.
- The article opens with a survivor's account of the October 7th attacks.
The "Or HaRashbi" association in Meron has become an aggressive fundraising machine, reportedly bringing in nearly NIS 100 million annually. This comes despite a past recommendation from the Registrar of Associations to dissolve the organization. The association allegedly employs psychological pressure and promises of miracles, alongside seemingly irrevocable standing orders, to solicit donations. In response, the association stated, "We reject the claims. Donations are made only by free consent."
The article begins by recounting the experience of Liat and her family, residents of the Gaza envelope, who were trapped in a safe room for hours on October 7th during the Hamas attack. They were eventually rescued thanks to the bravery of the kibbutz's emergency response team, who fought off terrorists and prevented a massacre.
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