Hasidic Leader Travels North for Fundraising Event, Donors Arrive by Helicopter
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
The Toldot Avraham Yitzchak Hasidic dynasty held a major fundraising event at Rabbi Honi HaMe'agel's tomb in Hatzor HaGlilit to complete their Jerusalem study hall. The event concluded with the Rebbe dancing with the donors and distributing amulets, while Rabbi Yehuda Deutsch was flown back to Jerusalem for his son's wedding celebration.
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- Toldot Avraham Yitzchak Hasidim held a fundraising event at Rabbi Honi HaMe'agel's tomb in Hatzor HaGlilit.
- The Rebbe attended the event despite his poor health to raise funds for a study hall in Jerusalem.
- The Rebbe danced with the two major American donors, Shmily Horowitz and Shemaya Reich.
- The Rebbe distributed holy amulets to the 300 donors present at the ceremony.
- Rabbi Yehuda Deutsch was flown back to Jerusalem by donors to attend his son's wedding.
A unique fundraising event for the Toldot Avraham Yitzchak Hasidic dynasty took place at the tomb of Rabbi Honi HaMe'agel in Hatzor HaGlilit. The event, named 'VeHarikoti' (And I Will Pour Out), aimed to raise the final funds needed to complete the construction and renovation of the sect's large study hall in Jerusalem's Mea Shearim neighborhood.
The complex logistical operation, managed by Impact Productions, culminated in the rare appearance of the Rebbe, who traveled north despite his frail health and the difficulties of travel. His arrival sparked immense joy and excitement among the approximately 300 Hasidim and supporters present. The Rebbe delivered a sermon, offering blessings to those contributing to the building project.
They immediately boarded a private helicopter, arranged by Impact Productions, for a direct flight to Hatzor HaGlilit. Their arrival by air into the event site created significant spiritual fervor.
During the event's climax, Horowitz and Reich presented their substantial pledges for the study hall's completion. In return, they and other donors received rare blessings for salvation, abundance, and success. A particularly emotional moment occurred when the Rebbe, holding the hands of the two American donors, engaged in a fervent dance, a gesture reminiscent of a similar event on Rosh Hashanah.
Following the ceremony, the Rebbe personally distributed holy amulets to each of the 300 donors as a token of appreciation and a blessing for protection. In a remarkable display of dedication, the influencer Rabbi Yehuda Deutsch, who was in the midst of his son's "Sheva Brachot" week, was flown back to Jerusalem by the American donors on their helicopter, ensuring he arrived on time for the celebration.