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Haredi Leaders Receive $5 Million in Grants at Rabbi Sternbuch's Jerusalem Residence
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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · 8 hours ago
What happened
At Rabbi Moshe Sternbuch's Jerusalem residence, $5 million in grants were given to Haredi educational leaders who reject government funding, as part of a $17 million annual aid effort by Keren Hatzalah. The event marked the yahrzeit of Rabbi Yoel of Satmar and was attended by prominent ultra-Orthodox figures.
- 01$5 million in grants distributed to Haredi leaders avoiding government funding.
- 02Event held at Rabbi Moshe Sternbuch's Jerusalem residence last Thursday.
- 03Part of a $17 million annual aid package by Keren Hatzalah.
- 04Coincided with the yahrzeit of Rabbi Yoel of Satmar, founder of the Satmar dynasty.
- 05Shlomo Yosef Waldman, foundation chairman, personally delivered the funds.
- 06Senior ultra-Orthodox leaders attended, expressing gratitude for the support.
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