Meron Charity Accused of Aggressive Fundraising Tactics
Translated & summarized from Haaretz by baba
The Or HaRashbi association in Meron is reportedly using aggressive tactics, including psychological pressure and promises of miracles, to raise nearly NIS 100 million annually. The organization denies these allegations, asserting that donations are voluntary. The article also includes an account from a woman who survived the October 7th attacks, highlighting the fear and eventual rescue.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- The Or HaRashbi association in Meron raises nearly NIS 100 million annually.
- The charity reportedly uses psychological pressure and promises of miracles for donations.
- The Registrar of Associations had previously recommended dissolving the organization.
- The association denies the allegations, stating donations are voluntary.
- The article includes a survivor's account from the October 7th attacks.
The Or HaRashbi association in Meron has become an aggressive donation-gathering machine, bringing in nearly NIS 100 million annually. The organization reportedly uses psychological pressure and promises of miracles, with some donors reportedly signing standing orders that are difficult to cancel. This comes despite the Registrar of Associations previously recommending the organization be dissolved. The association denies these claims, stating that all donations are made with free consent.
One account describes a woman, identified only as Liath, and her family being trapped for hours in a safe room in their Gaza border community on October 7th, fearing for their lives. They were eventually rescued due to the bravery of the community's emergency squad, who fought off terrorists and prevented a massacre.
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