Top Rabbi Sends Letter of Support to Detained Yeshiva Student
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
Rabbi Abraham Salameh, a prominent Rosh Yeshiva, sent a letter of support to yeshiva student Eliyahu Debrah, who was arrested by military police for alleged desertion. The rabbi stated that the "Divine Presence is in exile with you" and praised Debrah for being detained over matters related to Torah study. The letter conveys the backing of the entire Torah world for the detained student.
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- Rabbi Abraham Salameh sent a letter of encouragement to detained yeshiva student Eliyahu Debrah.
- Debrah was arrested by military police for alleged desertion.
- The rabbi stated the Divine Presence is in exile with the student.
- Salameh praised Debrah for being detained over matters of Torah study.
- The letter conveys the support of the entire Torah world.
Rabbi Abraham Salameh, the Rosh Yeshiva (head of yeshiva), has sent a moving letter of encouragement to Eliyahu Debrah, a yeshiva student arrested by military police for alleged "desertion." The letter, shared by Haredi sources, expresses solidarity with Debrah, stating that the "Divine Presence is in exile with you." Rabbi Salameh praised Debrah for being detained "for the sake of words of Torah to sanctify God's name," implying the student's arrest is related to his religious studies or practices.
The letter conveys the support of the entire Torah world for Debrah, emphasizing his spiritual merit in being apprehended for matters of religious significance. The Rosh Yeshiva's message aims to bolster Debrah's spirits during his detention in a military prison, framing his situation as a test of faith and commitment to Torah principles.
