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Final Chance to Sign for a Good Life in 5787

Translated & summarized from JDN by baba

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Hebrew · 2 newsrooms covering

Leading rabbis are gathering on Rosh Chodesh Kislev to pray for donors to "Kupat Ha'ir" and to sign "Guaranteed for Life" documents for the year 5787. This event offers a final opportunity for the public to participate in the mitzvah of charity and receive blessings for life, health, and protection. The gathering is led by Rosh Yeshiva Rabbi Baruch Dov Povarsky.

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  • Leading rabbis will gather on Rosh Chodesh Kislev for a special prayer and signing ceremony.
  • The event is for donors to "Kupat Ha'ir" seeking blessings for life and health.
  • This is the final opportunity to receive "Guaranteed for Life" documents for the year 5787.
  • The mitzvah of charity is emphasized for its power to save from death and annul decrees.
  • The gathering is hosted by Rosh Yeshiva Rabbi Baruch Dov Povarsky.

A final call is being issued to the public for the mitzvah of charity, which is described as having immense power to save from death and annul harsh decrees. The article references Rabbi Chaim Sofer, who stated that Rosh Chodesh Kislev is akin to Yom Kippur, a day conducive to prayer, repentance, and changing one's fate. Today, the second day of Rosh Chodesh Kislev, prominent rabbis and tzaddikim will convene at the home of Rosh Yeshiva Rabbi Baruch Dov Povarsky. This gathering is for donors to "Kupat Ha'ir" who have not yet received a document signed on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur eve. During the event, the rabbis will pray for the donors and their families, seeking long life, health, protection, satisfaction, and joy. Following the prayers, the final signing ceremony for "Guaranteed for Life" documents for the year 5787 will take place. The leading rabbis will sign these special documents for new participants, invoking the merit of charity and its power to save from death. This is presented as the last opportunity to join, submit names for the rabbis' prayers, and receive a "Guaranteed for Life" document for 5787.

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