מדינת זיבנבערגן
TORAH • TZEDOKE • ERETZ YISROEL
THE WILL OF THE HOLY
TANNA RABBI MEIR BAAL HANES
‘‘The one who will donate for the needy in eretz yisroel in the merit of my soul I will pray for them at the heavenly throne thus ensuring them a good life of success in both world’s for ever’’
צוואת התנא הקדוש
רבי מאיר בעל הנס
״וצוה רבי מאיר בעל הנס לפני פטירתו כי מי שיתנדב בעד נשמתו לצדקה למען עניי ארץ ישראל אה״ק, הוא יליץ בעדו לפני בי״ד של מעלה להטיבו ולהצליחו לחיים בעולם הזה ולחיים בעולם הבא הנצחיים.״
Rabbi Meir Baal Hanes Zibenbergen Charity Fund
A holy fund with a legacy of Torah, Chesed and Tzedakah, serving Klal Yisroel since 1824.
Our History
The Rabbi Meir Baal Hanes Zibenbergen Charity Fund has been serving the Jewish community for nearly two centuries, since its founding in 1824. The charity was established in the holy cities of Siebenburgen, today’s Romania and part of Hungary, by leading Gedoilim such as Rabbi Yechezkel Pannet, Rabbi Moshe Teitelbaum, and other great disciples of the Baal Shem Tov.
The goal of the fund was to strengthen the settlement in the Holy Land and to uphold the holiness of Eretz Yisroel, with a special focus on providing for the poor and those in need.
The founders of the charity were inspired by the teachings of the great rabbinic authorities, including the Beis Yosef, the author of the Shulchan Aruch, and other great Tzadikim. They recognized the immense power of charity to protect the Jewish people and sustain our souls.
A living tradition of Tzedakah — carried by families, communities and generations.
Our Mission
For more than 200 years, the Rabbi Meir Baal Hanes Zibenbergen Charity Fund has remained dedicated to supporting the poor and needy of Eretz Yisroel.
From the very beginning, it has stood out as one of the most revered and respected charity funds, held in the highest esteem across Jewish communities worldwide.
After the devastation of the Second World War, the charity was reorganized and reinvigorated, ensuring its continued strength and vitality under the leadership of Reb Yoel M’satmar z''l. Today, the fund continues its sacred mission for Jewish communities in Eretz Yisroel and around the world.
Our Impact
The work of the fund has always been more than a single act of giving. It has helped sustain communities, institutions and families across generations.
Building Jewish life
Throughout its long history, this charity has played a pivotal role in the establishment and development of the original Jewish settlement in Eretz Yisroel, the “היישוב היישן.”
Torah and communal support
It has supported the construction of synagogues, yeshivos and communal institutions, while also providing direct aid to those in need.
A living legacy
Even today, the legacy is seen in the lives of those it has helped — from moments of simcha to times of difficulty, through continuing Tzedakah and support.
A Generational Legacy
Our volunteers of the charity come from a long line of families who have been deeply involved with the fund for generations.
Their parents and grandparents have not only donated large sums to the charity, but have also taken active roles in raising funds and ensuring its success.
This ongoing tradition of giving reflects the deep connection that Jewish families in London, Manchester, and communities around the world feel toward this sacred fund.
Join Us in Our Mission
We invite you to join us in continuing this holy work, just as our forefathers did.
By supporting the Rabbi Meir Baal Hanes Zibenbergen Charity Fund, you are helping to ensure that this tradition of giving continues and that the legacy lives on for future generations.
Support This Holy Work
The trustees
THE RABBI MEIR BAAL HANESS · AHAVAS ZION – KOLLEL SIEBENBURGEN TRUST