Dear Editor@Matzav.com,
I am writing to express my profound admiration for the askanim who have initiated a fund that I read about on Matzav.com to raise an astonishing $107,000,000 for the Olam Hatorah in Eretz Yisroel through the newly formed “Keren Olam HaTorah.” This initiative is nothing short of unbelievable. Klal Yisroel’s capacity for generosity continues to amaze me. Despite the economic hardships many are facing, our community’s commitment to tzedakah remains unwavering and inspiring.
However, I am left with a pressing question: Where is the emergency fund for the thousands of frum families in America who are struggling with deep credit card debt and can barely make ends meet? Where is the fund for families like mine, who are burdened with debt, unable to pay it off, have no money to make simchos, and are continuously falling behind financially?
Please understand, I am in no way, chalilah, impugning the remarkable effort to support Eretz Yisroel. I believe it is truly extraordinary and commendable. My intention is merely to highlight a parallel crisis that requires attention. American bnei Torah and baalei batim are drowning financially and have been for several years now.
As we continue to demonstrate our generosity globally, I humbly ask: Where is the keren to support those in our own backyard who are in desperate need?
Sincerely,
Left Wondering