The religious city of Elad has recently celebrated its fifth
birthday. Although the city is relatively new, its central
charitable organization gives the impression of being an
experienced one that is run by mature and dedicated people.
Keren Hatzedoko Matan Beseter Elad regularly helps hundreds
of troubled families in Elad, including the sick, the poor,
the lonely and many large families who are unable to cope
because of their limited means.
The rabbonim of the city advise and guide the Kupat
Hatzedoko, which is certified as tax deductible, after having
passed the extremely strict and exacting inspections of the
Israeli income tax authorities.
Kupat Hatzedoko Matan Beseter Elad distributes regular
monthly grants as well as vouchers for food and clothing.
From time to time the Kupat Hatzedoko awards a large sum of
money to particular cases where danger to life is involved.
The Kupa has a number of funds to support Kollel
students, and large and single-parent families.
The Kupa has a special fund which subsidizes private lessons
for children in distress or with learning difficulties. It
also has a joint fund with Yad Eliezer and others, too. The
Kupa recently set up a fund to help with urgent medical
expenses and it has already been instrumental in saving
lives.
Gedolei Yisroel have warm words of praise for the Kupat
Hatzedoko of Elad. HaRav Aharon Leib Steinman reviews the
work of the Kupa and from time to time HaRav Chaim Kanievsky,
HaRav Shmuel Auerbach and other well-known rabbonim answer
the halachic queries that arise.
The organizers have seen tens of miraculous stories that have
occurred in the merit of donations to the Kupat HAIR.
The heads of the Kupa are proud of the fact that other
charity organizations have chosen to model themselves on the
Kupa of Elad!
"Giving tzedoko to Kupat HAIR Matan Beseter Elad is a
big mitzvah," according to HaRav Chaim Kanievsky, who warmly
encourages those who support the Kupat Hatzedoko of the Torah
city of Elad.
