Rabbi Zilberstein Appeals for NIS 1,000 Donation for Orphan Bride
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
Rabbi Yitzchak Zilberstein has made a public appeal for donations of at least 1,000 shekels to help the orphaned daughter of the late Rabbi Chaim Simcha Yormak, who is getting married soon. The family incurred significant medical debts during Rabbi Yormak's illness, leaving the widow unable to cover wedding expenses. A special fund has been opened to collect contributions, with Rabbi Zilberstein offering blessings to donors.
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- Rabbi Yitzchak Zilberstein requested donations of at least 1,000 shekels for an orphaned bride.
- The bride's father, Rabbi Chaim Simcha Yormak, incurred large medical debts before his death.
- The family spent hundreds of thousands of shekels on medical treatments.
- The wedding is scheduled for November 12.
- A special fund, "Yormak Family Fund," has been established to collect donations.
Rabbi Yitzchak Zilberstein has released an unusual recorded appeal asking the public to donate a specific sum to help a family in need. The request is for the household of the late Rabbi Chaim Simcha Yormak, whose orphaned daughter is set to be married on November 12.
Rabbi Zilberstein described his personal acquaintance with the deceased, a scholar and philanthropist who suffered greatly in his final years and left behind a widow and four orphans. He noted that the family spent hundreds of thousands of shekels on medical treatments during Rabbi Yormak's prolonged illness. These expenses depleted their savings intended for their children's weddings.
With the first wedding approaching since Rabbi Yormak's passing, his widow faces the financial burden alone. Rabbi Zilberstein is urging the public to contribute, explicitly requesting "not less than 1,000 shekels" from those who are able. He offered a blessing for those who donate, wishing them a good and sealed year and a happy life.
Rabbi Zilberstein emphasized that the appeal is directed towards individuals who can afford the donation, not a demand on everyone. He stated that the 1,000 shekel contribution could bring about a significant positive change. A special fund, "Yormak Family Fund," number 14007, has been established at Kupat Ha'ir to collect donations. The family hopes that public generosity will allow the bride to celebrate her wedding without the weight of expenses overshadowing her joy.
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