Old City Rabbi Appeals for Aid to Scholar in Distress
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
Rabbi Avigdor Nebenzahl, Chief Rabbi of Jerusalem's Old City, is appealing for public donations to help a prominent scholar and father of a family facing severe hardship. The rabbi described the scholar as being in great sorrow and in need of significant support. He offered a special blessing to those who contribute, promising divine reward.
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- Old City Rabbi Avigdor Nebenzahl is seeking public aid for a scholar in distress.
- The scholar is described as a learned man and father facing severe hardship.
- Rabbi Nebenzahl urged people to open their hearts and offer assistance.
- He promised a special blessing of generous divine reward for contributors.
Rabbi Avigdor Nebenzahl, the Chief Rabbi of Jerusalem's Old City, has issued an urgent appeal for public assistance to a prominent scholar facing severe hardship. In a concise and pointed message, Rabbi Nebenzahl described the scholar as being in great sorrow and in need of help, stating, "Blessed is he who helps him." The appeal is in response to the difficult situation of a learned Jew and father of a family who requires significant support to overcome his current distress.
Rabbi Nebenzahl, who is familiar with the case, is urging individuals to open their hearts and offer aid. He also extended a special blessing to all those who contribute, saying, "The Holy One, Blessed be He, will reward you generously." This is presented as an opportunity to respond to the Old City Rabbi's request, support the scholar during his difficult time, and merit his explicit blessing.
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