Rabbi Koldetzky Appeals for Orphaned Groom's Wedding Expenses
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
Rabbi Yitzchak Koldetzky is urgently appealing for donations to cover the wedding expenses of an orphaned groom, stating that current funds are insufficient. He emphasized the religious importance of the mitzvah and promised a significant divine reward for contributors. The appeal is being managed through the "Kupat Ha'ir" organization, fund number 5796.
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- Rabbi Yitzchak Koldetzky is seeking public donations for an orphaned groom's wedding.
- Current funds raised are insufficient to cover the groom's significant expenses.
- Rabbi Koldetzky stressed the religious merit of supporting an orphan's marriage.
- Donors are promised a substantial divine reward for their contributions.
- Assistance can be provided through the "Kupat Ha'ir" organization, fund 5796.
Rabbi Yitzchak Koldetzky, son-in-law of the late Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky, has issued a renewed appeal for public assistance to cover the wedding expenses of an orphaned groom. While some aid has been raised through the "Kupat Ha'ir" organization, Rabbi Koldetzky states that the funds are insufficient and the groom's situation remains unresolved, causing him significant distress.
Rabbi Koldetzky described the groom as an orphan who has recently become engaged and is preparing to marry. He emphasized the groom's dire financial situation, stating, "He has no father, and of course, there are many expenses." The rabbi explained that the responsibility for these costs now falls upon the public.
He highlighted the religious significance of supporting the marriage of an orphan and a poor person, calling it a great mitzvah (commandment) to help build a "faithful home" and ensure "blessed generations." Rabbi Koldetzky promised a divine reward for those who contribute, stating that God, as the "father of orphans," will repay donors "double and tenfold, with abundant good measure, five hundred times over."
The rabbi is awaiting news that the groom's financial needs have been met. Those who contribute now will help bridge the remaining gap and, it is hoped, will merit all the blessings mentioned in the Torah. Donations of 420 shekels can be made through "Kupat Ha'ir," fund number 5796.
