For generations, Ezras Torah has been on the forefront of providing assistance to needy Bnei Torah in Eretz Yisroel. Whether it is help with Yom Tov, emergency medical help, or marrying off yesomim, Ezras Torah has always been there.

As a result, Ezras Torah application office receives many thousands of requests for financial assistance each year.

Being privy to the financial straits of so many Evyonim (destitute individuals), Ezras Torah is uniquely positioned to use that information to set up a very meaningful Matanos L’Evyonim distribution.

The neediest families are identified by Ezras Torah’s Gabboei Tzedoka (trustees). They are intimately familiar with the poor and distraught families across Eretz Yisroel.

These are people whose constant companion is poverty. People who for one reason or another cannot provide even the most basic necessities for their families. Inadequate food, unsuitable shelter, and no clothing budget to speak of.

Each family will receive a respectable sum of money ($150-$300) depending on the need as Matanos L’Evyonim. To families such as these, this amount is of money is highly significant. They can finally have some food to alleviate their hunger, prevent a utility shut- down, and perhaps even buy some much needed clothing. The Simchas Purim experienced by these people is indescribable! The more money that Ezras Torah raises during the Matanos L’Evyonim drive, the more families that can be helped.

Last year, Ezras Torah managed to help ב"ה many of the poorest families living in Eretz Yisroel, providing material relief to many hundreds of destitute individuals.

additional benefits to giving with ezras torah

• Per the directive of Maran Hagaon Rav Chaim Kanievski to the Gabboim of Ezras Torah, the money will be given at a time that is Purim both for the donors and the אביונים, and only to those אביונים that live in a city that is ודאי מערי הפרזים. This ensures that one fulfills the Mitzva according to all opinions.
• Donors can choose how much of their money goes to each אביון.

Celebrate your own Simchas Purim with the knowledge that you helped so many of the poorest people celebrate their Purim!