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Save 22 Jewish Lives Learn-a-thon

Brought to you by

The Jewish Education Network

Our Goal is to Raise 1,800 Learning Hours to Help Save 22 Jewish Lives.

The Story

The Save Lives Learning Pledge

The Names of the Captives

Sample Letter to Send to Friends

Places to Learn Torah

The Learning-Hours Pledge Tally
  The Story

Recently, 22 Jews in Iran were taken captive. They were accused of espionage for the US and Israel because they were learning Jewish subjects in Hebrew. The captives are mostly teachers and Rabbis. Both countries deny these charges. Now, the captives are threatened with death. In 1997 two Jews were hanged in Iran on similar charges. Each Jew is responsible one for another. We have several alternatives to help save their lives.

1) The Political Solution - writing petitions to the Iranian government, etc.

2) The Spiritual Solution - praying, learning Torah and/or doing Mitsvot on their behalf

We have already signed the petition. Now we can do something more potent - to turn to Hashem (G-d) to help them. Since "The heart of the ruler is in G-d's hands", if we make our spiritual efforts, Hashem will more likely listen to our pleas.

We thus ask each visitor to pledge, not money, but time to learn Torah on their behalf. Even just 5 minutes. Our goal is to reach a total of 1,800 hours (18 = chai/life x 100) of Torah learning.

We turn to you to do two simple things to help save 22 innocent lives.

1) Pray and learn in their merit - please pledge time below.

2) Let others know about this page

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The Save Lives Learning Pledge

We ask you to pledge what you can to save a life. Even 5 minutes counts. Please fill out the form. Please do not hit return until you have completed the form.
  1. What is your name?
  Age (optional) Gender (Optional)
  Check here if you want your name to stay anonymous on the Tally sheet.
  2. City, State, Country
 
  3. E-Mail Address:
 
  4. How much time can you pledge to learn in their merit? (ie, 5, minutes, today, for one day)
 
  5. Who do you plan to learn with? (Check any that apply)
  By Myself With My Family With a Friend With My Spouse
  With My Child(ren) With My Parent(s) With My Siblings

With a Group of Friends With My Class With My Coworkers

Other - Please Specify

  6. What Torah work do you plan to learn? (Check any that apply)
  Torah / 5 Books of Moses Prophets / Neviim Writings / Ketuvim

Mishna Talmud / Gemara Jewish Law / Halacha

Mussar / Self-Improvement Jewish Outlook-Philosophy / Hashkafa

Biography of Torah Personalities Jewish Stories / Aggadah

Say Tehillim / Psalms Other Work - Please Specify

7. Subject (ie, Laws of Tephillin, Family Purity, Shalom Bayit - Peaceful family relations, etc.)

8. Name of Torah Work (ie, Genesis, Tractate Shabbat, Mishna Berura, Ohrnet, Tehillim, Biography of Rav Moshe Feinstein, etc.)

 

9. Comments (Optional).

10. Where did you hear about us? (Optional).

 

All Pledges are Made Without Commitment (Bli Neder).

Thank you for doing your part to save Jewish lives. May it be Hashem's will to bless you for your good deeds.
   
   
  If you have any questions on where to get books to learn, what to learn, suggestions and/or comments please contact us.

Please remember to pray and/or say Tehillim for them too. May it be in the merit of these precious Mitsvot that our 13 brothers be saved.

Please visit us at the Jewish Education Network

or send us a note at E-mail: jenet@iname.com

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Sample Letter to Send to Your List of Friends

Please send the following letter to your list of friends for them to help free 22 innocent Jews.:

Dear Friend,

Please visit the "Save 22 Jewish Lives Learn-a-thon" Site at

http://www.torahkids.org/save18.htm

to help free 22 innocent Jews that were taken captive in Iran recently. They were accused of espionage for the US and Israel because they were learning Jewish subjects in Hebrew. Both countries deny these charges. The captives are mainly rabbis and teachers. Now, they are threatened with the death penalty. In 1997 two Jews were hanged in Iran on similar charges. Each Jew is responsible one for another.

Please fill out the form there and forward this letter to your friends to help save these innocent Jewish captives.

Sincerely,

[Your Name]

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The Names of the Captives

  1. Rabbi Asher ben Saltanat
  2. Naser ben Poran
  3. Saharok ben Sahnaz
  4. Farhad ben Hamedam
  5. Ramin ben Minzal
  6. Javid ben Mochtaram
  7. Benyamin ben Esarat
  8. Rachamim ben Esarat
  9. Saki ben Chava
  10. Zoleycha bat Chava
  11. David Navir Balazadeh
  12. Nejat Beruchim
  13. Aras Beruchim
  14. Faramarz Kashi ben Eshrat
  15. Farzad Kashi ben Eshrat
  16. Daniel Tefilin
  17. David Tefilin
  18. Ramin Neamati
  19. Farid Seleh
  20. Yaakov Asheraz

    This list can be printed and referred to when making special prayers when the ark is opened at your synagogue.

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References to Learning Organizations

Torah books exist in English on practically any subject that may interest you. Visit your local religious Jewish bookstore to find books that appeal to you. If you are unable to find one in your area, please feel free to contact us, and we will do what we can to help.

Partners in Torah offers personalized, one-on-one Jewish learning in a synagogue not far from home. You select the subject you wish to learn about. They provide a patient mentor. The program is one-hour a week and is free of charge. Contact them at 1-800-S-T-U-D-Y-4-2, extension 118, or 1-(212) 227-1000, extension 118. / Men & Women

Aish HaTorah has a large selection of Torah learning material on its web site. Aish HaTorah also offers Beginning Judaism programs in the US. Call them at 1-800-837-3710 (toll-free) / Men & Women

Ohr Somayach - Has a large selection of Torah learning material on its web site - we recommend subscribing to their OhrNet newsletter. They also offer an intensive learning program in the US call them toll free at 1-800-431-2272 or contact them at 136 Amsterdam Ave. Passaic, NJ 07055 - Tel: 1-973-815-2718 / Men & Women

The National Jewish Outreach Program, 1-800-44-TORAH (1-800-448-6724/ toll-free) - can refer you to a learning program in your area and can also help you find Shabbat Hospitality with a nice Jewish Family / Men & Women

NCSY (National Council of Synagogue Youth), Orthodox Union, 333 Seventh Ave., New York, NY 10001, (212) 563-4000, Homepage: www.ou.org, NCSY offers educational events, and programs for Jewish youth in public schools; summer kollel (Torah learning program), camp and programs in Israel for high school students; educational recreational program for developmentally disabled young adults; programs for the Jewish deaf; Singles programs; and discussion groups / Men & Women

Jewish Heritage Center, Rabbi Moshe Turk, Rabbi Naftali Portnoy, 68-29 Main Street, Kew Gardens Hills, Queens, (718) 575-3100 - Offers a wide variety of programs for beginners including Shabbat Hospitality / Men & Women

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