Dear Matzav Inbox, 

 
Where is the help for me?
Every year, as Yom Tov approaches, we see the incredible work of organizations like Chasdei Lev, which helps rabbeim prepare for Yom Tov with dignity and peace of mind. I have nothing against supporting rabbeim—chas v’shalom. They deserve every bit of help they get.
But what about the rest of us?
What about a regular, hard-working individual like myself who struggles to make ends meet?
Where is my Chasdei Lev?
Do people think that only rabbeim feel the financial strain of Yom Tov? As if the rest of us can magically cover the thousands of dollars in groceries, new clothing for the kids, and all the other expenses that pile up before the Yom Tov. And no, just because I earn a salary doesn’t mean I’m making it okay.
Am I expected to have a secret stash of money somewhere, untouched by the skyrocketing costs of daily life?
I work long hours, at multiple jobs, and yet, when it comes to making Yom Tov, I’m left wondering how on earth I’m going to make it through. How did we get to a point where support seems to only be for a select group? The costs of living aren’t just affecting rabbeim—they’re hitting all of us. Do my struggles not count because I’m not in chinuch?
It’s time for us to acknowledge that the financial burden of Yom Tov affects everyone. We are all struggling under the weight of these expectations, and we all deserve a helping hand.
With great frustration,
A Regular Working Stiff
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