Beitar Illit – Rav Yitzchok Meir W., a beloved rebbi in a local cheder, has seen hundreds of boys come through his class. But one talmid, little Avrumi S., left a lasting impact. “He came in Elul full of energy,” the rebbi recalled. “A bright boy with good middos and a smile for everyone.”
Then came October. Avrumi’s father, an askan and talmid chacham, was among the casualties of a terrorist attack near their neighborhood. After the levayah, Avrumi returned to class—but the spark was gone. “He wouldn’t raise his hand. He’d stare out the window. He wasn’t the same child.”
Rav Yitzchok Meir reached out to Chizku for guidance. Within days, they arranged professional support from a therapist who understood both trauma and the nuances of a Torah lifestyle. They coordinated with the family and cheder to ensure everything was discreet and respectful.
Over the course of several months, the change was slow but steady. Avrumi began participating again, smiling, even making jokes. “It’s not just therapy,” said the rebbi. “It’s that he felt someone was taking care of him. That he wasn’t forgotten.”
With tears in his eyes, Rav Yitzchok Meir said: “Chizku isn’t just helping orphans. They’re giving us back our children.”
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