Dear Klal Yisrael,

My name is Rabbi Sholom Ber Stambler, and for the past 21 years, I have been privileged to serve as the Rebbe’s Shliach in Warsaw, Poland. The Rebbe inspired us to help every Jew, no matter the situation they find themselves in.

I turn to Klal Yisrael with an urgent Pidyon Shvuyim appeal, which I have been working on for the past few months:

Two Yidden from Eretz Yisrael with families are currently imprisoned in a local jail under very harsh conditions and are suffering immensely. I have visited both Yidden multiple times and have brought them Kosher food dozens of times. My heart goes out to them, and I consider their situations a true case of Pidyon Shvuyim.

After months of effort, one of the Yidden can now finally obtain bail in the coming weeks if $55,000 USD is posted. Unfortunately, his family cannot obtain this amount on their own, so I have taken it upon myself to help raise it. If he does not post bail, he will languish in a Polish cell until his trial, which could take several years.

The second Yid, a former Taxi driver from Israel, is in a very bitter state and has been relying on me for much-needed moral support. Unfortunately, he is facing a minimum of 3 years in prison and could potentially face more time without a good lawyer. We have managed to find a good lawyer, and we need to pay his fees so that this Yid can hopefully receive the minimum sentence possible. The fees for this case will amount to $30,000 USD.

Throughout the years, I have helped many Yidden arrested in Poland. These cases are unique and heartbreaking. I truly believe helping these Yidden is a huge mitzvah.

As we come from Shavuos and the giving of the Torah, I turn to everyone with an appeal to fulfill what the Rambam describes as the greatest mitzvah: Pidyon Shvuyim.

Feel free to reach me at my email below for any questions.

Rabbi Stambler
Chabad of Warsaw
​[email protected]

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