Top Rabbi Appeals Again for Funds for Convert Groom
Translated & summarized from JDN by baba
Rabbi Moshe Hillel Hirsch is making a second appeal for funds for a convert who is set to marry and has become a scholar but lacks family financial support. Many have donated to the "Kupat Ha'ir" fund, but more is needed for the wedding and home expenses. The rabbi highlighted the mitzvot involved and offered blessings to donors.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Rabbi Moshe Hillel Hirsch is appealing for more funds for a convert groom lacking family support.
- The groom has become a scholar after years of repentance and study.
- Donations to the cause fulfill commandments of charity, Torah support, and kindness.
- The "Kupat Ha'ir" fund continues to accept donations for the wedding.
- A partnership in the mitzvah costs 280 shekels.
Rabbi Moshe Hillel Hirsch, a leading figure in the yeshiva world, has issued a renewed personal appeal to the public for financial assistance for a groom who is a convert to Judaism and has become a scholar. Many have responded to his initial call, and a significant amount of aid has been raised through the "Kupat Ha'ir" organization. However, the funds collected thus far are insufficient to cover the groom's expenses for his upcoming wedding and the establishment of a new home, as he has no family support.
Rabbi Hirsch described the groom as a former student who, after many years of repentance and diligent study, has become a respected scholar with "fear of heaven, good character, an excellent young man." Due to his background as a convert, the groom receives no financial support from his family, leaving him without the minimum resources needed for marriage.
The rabbi emphasized that donating to this cause fulfills three important commandments: charity, support for Torah study, and acts of kindness. He urged the public to contribute whatever they can, stating that those who help will receive divine assistance in their livelihood, health, and family life.
The wedding is approaching, and the special fund at "Kupat Ha'ir" continues to accept donations. A partnership in this mitzvah costs 280 shekels, and all participants receive Rabbi Hirsch's blessing.
