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Leading Torah Authority Invites Supporters to Join 'Thousand Shields' Project with Personal Blessings
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First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · Jul 20, 2026
What happened
Rabbi Moshe Sternbuch has launched the 'Thousand Shields' project to support Torah scholars financially. Donors can meet him personally to give contributions and receive blessings. The initiative aims to help scholars struggling amid current challenges and is a direct response to hardships facing the Torah world.
- 01Rabbi Moshe Sternbuch invites donors to personally deliver contributions for 'Thousand Shields'.
- 02The project seeks 1,000 donors each giving 3,000 shekels to support Torah scholars.
- 03Donors will receive personal blessings and a special blessing coin for their homes.
- 04The initiative responds to hardships and decrees affecting Torah learners today.
- 05Rabbi Sternbuch emphasizes charity brings blessings and prosperity.
- 06This is a rare opportunity to meet the rabbi privately and support Torah study.
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