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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

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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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