Man Wins $64 Million Lottery, Plans to Increase Charitable Giving

Two days after winning the top prize of 64 million shekels in the Double Lotto draw, the lucky winner has come forward to claim his prize at the Mifal HaPayis (national lottery) offices. Despite the life-changing news, the man is still processing the event. He described how it all began with a seemingly ordinary moment when he scanned his ticket on the Mifal HaPayis app. Within seconds, the "imaginary" sum appeared on the screen, and he struggled to believe it. "I rubbed my eyes a few times," he recounted with a smile, "and then immediately took a picture of the screen to make sure I wasn't mistaken." He decided to keep the secret for a few more hours, even asking his wife to accompany him to an "important meeting" at the lottery offices without revealing the true reason. While his wife waited near the car, believing it to be a routine appointment, the winner entered to complete the prize claim process. He planned to reveal the happy news upon his return. The winner, who recently lost his father, plans to purchase a Torah scroll in his memory. He typically only buys tickets when prize amounts reach record highs, stating, "I buy excitement for 66 shekels." He chooses numbers randomly and this time, his random selection led to an extraordinary win. The man, who also stated he regularly donates to the needy, already knows how his charitable activities will be affected. One of his first decisions was to significantly increase the scope of his donations and aid. Despite the dramatic financial change and new possibilities, he concluded his thoughts by saying, "The most important thing is to be happy, whether you have money or not."