Rabbi Avraham Salaim Publicly Appeals for Orphaned Student's Wedding

Rabbi Avraham Salaim, the Rosh Yeshiva (head of a religious seminary) of Maor HaTorah, has made an unusual public appeal for one of his students, an orphan who is set to marry. In a recorded message, Rabbi Salaim praised the student as exceptionally diligent and dedicated, noting that the entire yeshiva is impressed by his perseverance. The rabbi revealed that the student, who is an orphan with no financial resources, has found a suitable match. However, neither the groom's nor the bride's families possess the minimum funds required to establish a household, with the rabbi stating they have "nothing at all, really, not for the land and not for the food."

Sources at Kupa Shel Yad, an organization to which Rabbi Salaim turned for assistance, described such personal public appeals by a Rosh Yeshiva for a specific student as rare, indicating the student's high standing in the eyes of his rabbis. The appeal aims to help the orphaned groom cover the costs of setting up a home.

Rabbi Salaim urged the public to contribute, emphasizing the great mitzvah (religious commandment) and promising blessings from God for those who donate. He concluded by wishing donors joy from their families and that their wishes be fulfilled. A special fund has been established by Kupa Shel Yad to support the wedding, and donors will receive Rabbi Salaim's blessings.