Maos Chittim Campaign
Dear Chaverim,
As we get into the hustle and bustle of Pesach preparations, we must not forget to participate in the
great Mitzvah of Maos Chittim. The very first Halacha that the Rema in Shulchan Oruch Hilchos Pesach
records, is the custom of performing acts of charity at this time of year.
During the past few years we have dedicated our Maos Chittim campaigns for the benefit of our
brothers and sisters in Eretz Yisrael who live constantly under the shadow of a potential attack, Chalilah, from
terrorists. We assisted victims of terror and the Hospitals & Emergency Rescue Organizations who are active
in attending to Achenu Kol Bais Yisrael at this very crucial time. We also came to the assistance of Mosdos
HaTorah in Eretz Yisrael when the Israeli Government severely reduced their funding for their operating
budgets, assisted youngsters who desperately wanted to attend Yeshivos, provided for individuals and families
dealing with a health crisis and assisted large families struggling to provide necessities for Yom Tov. Recently
we provided for 2 large families that R”L lost their fathers and main breadwinners in the prime of their lives.
This year, we are dedicating our Maos Chittim Appeal to assist several local families and
several families located in Eretz Yisrael, all known to me personally, who are in dire financial straits
due to the economic crises which still linger for many. Your participation will allow these families to
celebrate Yom Tov properly during these trying times.
Please respond generously. Checks should be made out to CONGREGATION OHR MOSHE - MAOS
CHITTIM. In the Zchus of this Mitzvah may we all be Zoche to a Kosherin Pesach and "B'Nissan Asidim
L'Higa'el".
With Torah Greetings,
Rabbi Asher Schechter