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Prominent Rabbi Urges Public to Complete Prisoner Redemption Fund by Hoshana Rabbah

How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

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By כיכר השבת, נחמן שטרנהרץ

First reported by Behadrei Haredim · 2 hours ago

What happened

Rabbi Elimelech Biderman is urgently calling on the public to donate 500,000 shekels to complete a fund for redeeming captives by Hoshana Rabbah. He is asking for individual donations of 1,311 shekels, emphasizing the spiritual significance of fulfilling this mitzvah before the final day of judgment.

  • 01Rabbi Biderman seeks 500,000 shekels to complete prisoner redemption fund.
  • 02Donations are urgently requested by Hoshana Rabbah.
  • 03Individual contributions of 1,311 shekels are encouraged.
  • 04The mitzvah of redeeming captives is considered highly significant.
  • 05Rabbi Biderman cites public response and spiritual advocacy.

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Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew2 hours ago
Prominent Rabbi Urges Public to Complete Prisoner Redemption Fund by Hoshana Rabbah
Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew2 hours ago
Rabbi Biederman Urges Swift Completion of Prisoner Redemption Fund

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