Former Chief Rabbi of Israel, Rabbi Yosef Amar, just released a letter in support of a well-known father of 14 enduring a complex medical crisis.
Refoel Chai is a respected figure in Jerusalem and was a healthy and happy father until he began experiencing worrying symptoms. Doctors pronounced his case as an unusually complex and rare disease, which would prove to be hard to treat.
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The news got worse when he was informed that he required kidney surgery abroad. The complex surgery comes with a staggering price tag of $350,000, an amount beyond the family’s capabilities. His children are devastated, and his oldest child shared, “We just want our father to live! He’s middle-aged and was a powerhouse until he suddenly became ill. My mother has been a basket case since the diagnosis, terrified of losing my father if we don’t find a way to pay for surgery.”
Large donations are needed to save his life. A campaign is running, signed by several prominent public figures including the Chief Rabbi of Jerusalem who personally wrote a strong letter of support. Doctors insisted surgery must take place immediately, and Refoel Chai needs $360,000 to access the life-saving kidney transplant. To read a personal letter from Refoel Chai and view endorsements, visit the campaign page.
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