Jerusalem Apartment Winner Responds With Prayer
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
Aryeh Lurie, a Haredi student from New York, won a luxury apartment in Jerusalem through the "Dream Lottery." Instead of an outburst of joy, Lurie recited Psalm 100, a prayer of thanksgiving. The win inspired him to relocate to Jerusalem. The ninth "Dream Lottery" is currently underway, offering upgraded prizes and bonus cash.
The story in 4 lines · by baba
- Aryeh Lurie won a Jerusalem apartment in the "Dream Lottery" and responded by reciting Psalm 100.
- Lurie, a 22-year-old Haredi student from New York, will move to Jerusalem following his win.
- The "Dream Lottery" is in its ninth year and has awarded eight luxury apartments.
- The current lottery includes design upgrades, cash prizes, and a furniture package option.
Aryeh Lurie, a 22-year-old married Haredi student from New York, reacted to winning a luxury apartment in Jerusalem in the "Dream Lottery" by reciting Psalm 100, "A Psalm of Thanksgiving." Unlike typical lottery winners who express overwhelming joy or shock, Lurie maintained a rare composure, surprising those present. The win prompted Lurie to move to Jerusalem, fulfilling a lifelong aspiration. He described his feelings as "ecstatic" and noted his wife was "even happier." Lurie admitted he never expected to win, stating the phone call "changed my life." The "Dream Lottery," now in its ninth year, has given away eight apartments. The current lottery features design upgrades for the Jerusalem apartment, bonus cash prizes of $15,000, and a "Super Ticket" option that includes furniture and appliances worth $25,000 for an additional 70 shekels on the entire order.
