[Video below.] In an unusual and moving gesture, the Slabodka rosh yeshiva, Rav Dov Landau, personally phoned Rav Don Segal late Sunday night to express his deep appreciation for the mashgiach’s unwavering commitment to the recent fundraising mission on behalf of the Keren Olam HaTorah in the United States.
Rav Segal, who had been resting in Switzerland, agreed—at the personal request of Rav Landau—to join the intense campaign, despite the physical toll and demands involved.
During their phone conversation, Rav Landau said, “I heard about the many efforts the mashgiach invested, turning to each donor with heartfelt pleas. Baruch Hashem, there is reward for this toil. The mashgiach was a faithful emissary on behalf of the entire Torah world.”
It has now been revealed that at every dinner and event held by the fund across the U.S., Rav Segal arrived early and spent hours behind closed doors with major philanthropists. In warm, emotional, and direct conversations, he opened his heart and painted a vivid picture of the dire needs of the Olam HaTorah. It was in those intimate meetings that the largest commitments were secured—massive donations that significantly advanced the fund’s mission.
The presence of Rav Segal, along with Rav Moshe Hillel Hirsch and Rav Dovid Cohen, left a lasting impression on donors and community members alike.
Officials from the fund emphasized that while the campaign is still ongoing, much of the current success—tens of millions of shekels raised—is directly attributable to Rav Segal’s relentless and personal involvement.
Sources also confirmed that fund organizers are actively working on the next stage of the campaign, with the goal of reaching $150 million. So far, approximately $78 million has been pledged.
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{Matzav.com Israel}