A yeshiva student in Lakewood has reached out seeking financial assistance to help a 13-year-old boy transition from public school to yeshiva.
The writer describes meeting the boy, Judah, through a family that is not religiously observant. Judah had previously attended yeshiva and enjoyed the experience, with his parents supportive of his attendance. Financial constraints led his family to move him to public school, where he has since lost interest in Jewish learning.
The writer believes Judah has potential to succeed in a yeshiva environment and notes that his enrollment could positively influence his parents' own religious involvement. Judah has been accepted to a kiruv yeshiva after impressing administrators with his behavior and motivation.
The yeshiva has indicated it cannot reduce tuition further, citing its own financial difficulties. After securing contributions from family friends and contacting organizations that assist with tuition costs, the writer remains $4,500 short of the full amount needed.
The appeal seeks donations to close this gap before the High Holidays, with the writer pledging that all contributions will go directly to the yeshiva for tuition. The writer is not representing an organization and states that funds will be transferred in full.
Matzav.com notes it has verified the legitimacy of this request.