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Haredi Billionaire Yoel Landa Pledges $1 Million Fund to Support Yeshiva Students' Legal Battle Against Draft

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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · Aug 4, 2026

What happened

Haredi billionaire Yoel Landa pledged $1 million to create a legal fund supporting yeshiva students facing draft sanctions, following a meeting with the Gur Rebbe. He also committed to building two community celebration halls in Jerusalem and Arad.

  • 01Yoel Landa met with the Gur Rebbe to address yeshiva students' loss of draft exemption.
  • 02Landa pledged $1 million to establish a legal fund for defending yeshiva students.
  • 03The fund will provide full legal support for students facing sanctions or arrests.
  • 04The campaign will be managed using international legal tools.
  • 05Landa promised to build two celebration halls for Hasidic community events.
  • 06The halls will be located in Jerusalem and Arad, supporting community adherence to strict festive rules.

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Arutz ShevaRight · HebrewAug 5, 2026
Haredi Billionaire Yoel Landa Pledges $1 Million Fund to Support Yeshiva Students' Legal Battle Against Draft
Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewAug 4, 2026
Philanthropist Yoeli Landa Pledges $1 Million for Legal Fight Against Yeshiva Drafts and Celebrations Support

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