Rabbi Mordechai Gross Urges Urgent Action Against Devastating Disease with Rare Letter

Rabbi Mordechai Gross, the Gaavad and Torah leader, has issued a rare and heartfelt letter addressing the grave crisis posed by a devastating disease that is causing widespread suffering and loss. Opening with the poignant phrase "Woe to the pen that must write such things," Rabbi Gross highlights the severity of the situation, describing the disease as a merciless plague that claims many lives daily, including innocent infants. The letter reflects the deep anguish felt by families overwhelmed by chemotherapy, hospitalizations, and pain, and calls for urgent communal support to save lives.

In response to this dire situation, Rabbi Gross invokes the spiritual power of the holy book "Tomer Devorah," authored by Rabbi Moshe Cordovero (the Ramak), a revered Kabbalist and teacher of the Arizal. Historically, this text has been recognized by great sages, including the Divrei Chaim of Sanz, as a proven spiritual remedy both for healing those afflicted and as a protective shield against the disease. To mark the upcoming yahrzeit of the Ramak, a historic gathering will take place at his gravesite in Safed, where Rabbi Gross and a select group of Torah scholars will complete the study of "Tomer Devorah" and lead a solemn prayer session.

Rabbi Gross urges the public to join a special fund managed by the Rabbinical Committee, called "VeHasirti," through regular monthly donations. He promises a rare heavenly assurance that contributors will be protected from illness and suffering, and that their families will be spared from the disease’s reach. The letter emphasizes the spiritual and communal imperative to act now, combining prayer, study, and charity to combat this terrible affliction and bring about salvation for all who seek it.