In a deeply tragic turn of events, a Jewish prisoner in Illinois – known by his initials H.D. – was murdered by fellow inmates. After an extensive bureaucratic ordeal, his body has finally been released for a proper Jewish funeral, on the condition that part of the costs be covered by outside funds.

Rabbi Mendel Scheiman, shliach of Chabad of Carbondale and SIU and a local prison chaplain, is now raising $1,200 to ensure this meis mitzva receives a proper kevuras Yisroel.

While the prison is obligated to finance the burial and is indeed covering the bulk of the expenses, the additional $1,200 is needed to cover the costs of a fully kosher Jewish burial.

When donating, please have in mind דבורה לאה בת יבלחט”א ר’ לוי יצחק, whose yahrtzeit is today, ג אדר.

Please take part in this big mitzva.

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Update 2:20 ET: The funds have been successfully raised. !תזכו למצוות