Like most mothers, Rebbetzin Miriam Diamond loves her baby Suri more than life itself. On her most painful days, however, she can’t help but wonder if Suri was born into the wrong family. The reason behind this question tells a painful story: Suri, the youngest of 3, was born with a rare genetic disease which prevents her body from breaking down proteins. She was put on a strict diet and her parents brought her into the hospital monthly for pricey treatments. It was a challenge, but doctors insisted she would be fine – until, at 10 months, Suri suffered a stroke. Her mind was spared and continues to be totally healthy, but it is trapped inside of a body which is frail and weak. She is currently hospitalized.

Ohel Sarala has been established by Rabbi and Rebbetzin Ginzberg in memory of their dear daughter, Sarala z”l, whose simchas hachayim was infectious. The Ginzbergs searched for a way to perpetuate that simchas hachaim. When they learned about Rav Shteinman’s segulah to pair singles and childless couples, they started an email list that invited singles to join the initiative. In a very short time, the email list began generating an incredible bounty of simchas in Klal Yisroel! That’s when the Ginzbergs realized that it’s time to take Ohel Sarala even further. Since inception, Ohel Sarala singles and Bonei Olam couples have both merited to see miraculous success! The powerful connection between the people has carried them through to build their own Bayis Ne’eman B’yisroel. 286 Babies.

Rivky Elyashiv is no different than your average Bais Yaakov girl. She davens twice every day, performs acts of chesed, and was taught the value of tznius. So when she considered recording a video of herself to have access to the frum world with a message, she hesitated. After giving it some deep thought, eventually she caved.  She saw it as her and her chosson’s only choice. Rivky is the great-granddaughter of none other than Rav Elyashiv zt’’l. She became engaged recently to what she describes as a wonderful man with Yiras Shamayim. But unfortunately, the 22 year old can’t even afford a wedding dress.

The term “meis mitzvah” is one that evokes the purest, most genuine and heartfelt feelings among Jews. Many people might assume that it is a mitzvah that is reserved for a select few, the heroes of the chevrah kadisha who undertake the burial of those without family. But that is not the case. The Hebrew Free Burial Association is an organization that enables every single person to have a part in the extraordinary zechus of ensuring proper burial for every single Jew, no matter their background or financial status. Astoundingly, the Hebrew Free Burial Association buries approximately 350 people a year – almost one person a day!

A recent chilling photo of Rav Boruch Mordechai Ezrachi shows the Rav deep in thought, staring off into space. Besides being engrossed in Torah learning, Rav Ezrachi also has many heavy stories weighing upon his mind. Families young and old come to his office, telling of devastating tragedy, and asking for advice. “My mother passed away when I was four years old. My sister stepped in to be my mother, and raised me. Recently, she passed away as well. I am a kallah, but I am all on my own and not sure where to start.” “My father was in a coma for three years. I sat by his side and I watched him pass away. I can’t believe I am getting married without him.

Two phone calls, a year apart. The First Call: 10/24/2019 – 8:23pm. Rochel Rothman’s phone began to vibrate as she paced the outside patio of an event hall. She was wearing a gown and had her makeup done, but her face looked tired and weak. She held the phone close to drown out the sounds of the band: “Tatty are you sure you want to do this?” “Yes Shaifele,” said the raspy voice on the other side of the phone. “I would not miss Machi’s wedding for the first world. I will be there.” Rochel finished the phone call and wrung her hands nervously. Her father had just suffered a heart attack and undergone open heart surgery. It was almost inconceivable that he would come to her brother’s wedding.

The term “meis mitzvah” is one that evokes the purest, most genuine and heartfelt feelings among Jews. Many people might assume that it is a mitzvah that is reserved for a select few, the heroes of the chevrah kadisha who undertake the burial of those without family. But that is not the case. The Hebrew Free Burial Association is an organization that enables every single person to have a part in the extraordinary zechus of ensuring proper burial for every single Jew, no matter their background or financial status. Astoundingly, the Hebrew Free Burial Association buries approximately 350 people a year – almost one person a day!

RESERVEDOver the past few weeks, Klal Yisrael has been watching tensely as the numbers on Batel and Rivka’s crowdfunding pages have grown ever closer to the goal amount needed to set the girls free from the harsh European prison in which they are held captive. The sheltered Israeli girls had been travelling to Bulgaria with a suitcase of merchandise that is legal in Israel. To their shock, they discovered that the items were illegal in the foreign country and to their horror, they were swifty arrested at the airport. The two were given a 15 year sentence in a prison full of savage antisemetic cellmates. Jewish donors across the globe have done everything to help towards this important cause and Be’ezras Hashem, within several days, the two girls will be on an airplane on the way home.

Dear brothers and sisters, Both my parents died and left me alone without financial or emotional support. My mother was in a horrible car accident and my father succumbed to cancer. Hashem sent me my bashert and I will Beezras Hashem be married this Thursday. I have no money to pay for my chasuna needs, not even for the minimum requirements! Please my brothers soften your heart and donate generously to my fund. CLICK HERE TO DONATE! Your donation will allow me to build a bayis neeman beyisrael, and to start my life with menuchas hanefesh. Also, you will be helping a devoted yeshiva bochur, who dedicates himself to learning despite his difficulties. Helping a yasom get married is a great mitzva.

The term “​meis mitzvah”​ is one that evokes the purest, most genuine and heartfelt feelings among Jews. Many people might assume that it is a ​mitzvah​ that is reserved for a select few, the heroes of the ​chevrah kadisha​ who undertake the burial of those without family. But that is not the case. The Hebrew Free Burial Association​ is an organization that enables every single person to have a part in the extraordinary ​zechus​ of ensuring proper burial for every single Jew, no matter their background or financial status. Astoundingly, the ​Hebrew Free Burial Association​ buries approximately 350 people a year – almost one person a day.