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Rabbi Jacob Haim Sofer makes rare public appeal to help an isolated groom
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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · 5 days ago
What happened
Rabbi Jacob Haim Sofer, head of the Kaf HaChaim yeshiva, made a rare public appeal to help a groom who lacks family and financial support before his wedding. Kupat Ha'ir launched an emergency fundraiser, asking for 280 shekels per donor to help him build a home and receive the rabbi’s blessing.
- 01Rabbi Jacob Haim Sofer issued a rare public plea for an unsupported groom.
- 02The groom is described as an “orphan in his father’s lifetime.”
- 03Kupat Ha'ir opened an emergency fundraiser under “Fund 5782.”
- 04The suggested donation is 280 shekels per person.
- 05Charity workers said donations provide both financial and emotional support.
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