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Ofakim, a town in Southern Israel, is home to a sizeable yet tight-knit community of frum Jews. One of the community’s most beloved and respected members is talmid chacham Rabbi Yehuda Politansky, a man in his fifties known for being a talmid of Rav Shimshon Pinkus zt”l.
To many, the Politanskys seemed to have it all: children, Torah, and prestige. In 2017, however, their lives began to spiral out onto a path they could have never anticipated.

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All parents strive to have nachas from their children – we must do our best, and set an example. For a group of young men & women however, there is tragically no one to give nachas to. Their parents passed away, and now they are getting married without them.
A representative of these young people approached Rav Nussbaum last month, in hopes of receiving his help to appeal to the public for help. Funds are being urgently raised to help them make simple weddings, and establish simple homes.
Rav Nussbaum wrote the following powerful letter to the Jewish People:

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24-year-old Hodaya Monsango made headlines this week after news spread of her shocking arrest and imprisonment. Three Israeli rabbanim released the following letter regarding the situation [HEBREW BELOW]:
“To Whom It May Concern:
“איש את רעהו יעזורו ולאחיו יאמר חזק”
We ask for your help in a Mitzvah of Pidyon Shvuyim.
Hodaya Monsango is 24-year-old resident of Nitzan. In the past she lived in Neve Dekalim, Gush Katif. Hodaya was incriminated on her way back to Israel when criminals put illegal substances in her suitcase. Hodaya, an innocent girl with special needs and no criminal record, is being held in prison under harsh conditions and begging for help.

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Bonei Olam, the premier organization assisting those in our community suffering from infertility, is currently in the midst of its winter Chinese auction, titled Sand Castles, with all funds going toward its life-changing work. This week, the organization, in conjunction with the current Sandcastles auction, launched a new set of grand prizes in “The Dream Raffle.”

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Shock waves were sent through the community of Neve Dekalim this month after the arrest & imprisonment of special needs 24-year-old Hodaya Monsango. Hodaya is a kind and gentle young woman whose mental capacity remains at that of a child. She became involved in an elaborate hoax recently when she was hired to babysit for a woman’s two children during a vacation to Peru. 

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Those who reside in Israel know that finding proper health coverage can require ‘protexia,’ also known as knowing the right person. Though some of the leading medical research in the world comes from Israeli doctors, the socialized system is such that many patients spend countless hours navigating the system. Making several phone calls and bussing to clinics is challenging to most, but especially so for those suffering from cancer.
Cancer patients young and old often struggle to find the best surgeons, to secure appointments with recommended doctors, and to find access to medications not covered by the national health insurance. This struggle is endured amid the chaos of physical, emotional, and financial burden.

A young Israeli mother has spent months apart from her children, after illness has separated them and forced her to live in an American hospital.
Tzippy’s shocking story began just a few years ago when she was diagnosed with what appeared to be a ‘simple’ virus. The virus took an unexpected turn for the worst when she went into septic shock. One by one the young woman’s organs began to shut down. Against all odds, she survived – but it was only the beginning of her medical journey.

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A community was shaken to its core on Friday after a horrific fire in a Netanya apartment which claimed the lives of two young children. The blaze was reportedly caused by a nightlight.
Once danger was detected, young couple Ofir & Tzipora Ochana frantically attempted to save their children and themselves from the house. Tragically, Refael (age 3) and Elazar (age 5) passed away. Mother Tzipora is just one month after the birth of her youngest child.
The family was treated for smoke inhalation and other minor injuries. The levaya for Refael & Elazar was held on Saturday night. Family, friends, and community members gathered from afar around two tiny shrouded bodies, as hysterical sobs escorted them to the grave.