Thanks to financial support for the holy activity of ransoming captives transferred by friends of Yad Laachim in Canada, the organization announced today that on Wednesday, Iyar 28 (June 5th), a special "interim lottery" will be held among all those registered for the big lottery for the Torah scroll on the eve of Shavuot.
At the lottery registration center They say: "At the BSD we now have the opportunity to hold a special interim lottery and the public has the opportunity to both fulfill the rare mitzvah of 'redeeming captives' and also win 120,000 shekels in cash.".
The hotline also says that in addition to the raffle for 120,000 shekels in cash, there will be raffles for additional valuable prizes: 1) A luxurious vacation for two 2) Shas Schottenstein, the complete set, the large edition 3) A vacuum cleaner from Tinco (three winners).
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"The "Interim Lottery" joins the annual lottery, as mentioned. The traditional raffle that Yad L'Achim holds for a luxurious and magnificent Torah scroll. This time, it is the 14th consecutive raffle, and it will be held on the eve of Shavuot, Monday, the fourth day of Sivan (10/6/24, by their reckoning). As in past years, as part of the grand prize for a Torah scroll, the winner will also win funding for the cost of street advertisements announcing the introduction of the Torah scroll, funding for the Torah scroll introduction procession, and the bar mitzvah meal.
By the way, emotional applications have poured in to the lottery registration center in recent days from bereaved families whose loved ones were murdered in the October 7 massacre or who fell in the battles in Gaza. The applicants said that they pray that they will be selected in order to commemorate their loved ones, and Yad La'Ahim emphasizes that any winner who wishes to do so will of course be able to dedicate the book to the repose of the souls of the murdered 14.
The registration call center stated that despite the increase in the number of lines at the hotline, the public is asked to call as early as possible, both due to the limited number of applicants and due to the pressure expected in the coming days. They also want to emphasize the question that many have asked: The winner will be able to bring the Torah scroll anywhere they want - including IDF bases or police stations. It will also be possible for families of murdered people to join together and purchase several lottery tickets together to increase their winnings and bring in a joint Torah scroll.
To participate in the raffle, dial Yad Laachim *9234 Visit the Yad L'Achim website.
