“Full Freedom in an Unusual Manner”
We all make mistakes. Some barely make a ripple, while others threaten to pull us under completely. But what if you were given a chance to rewrite your story?
Just days before his sentencing, David* stood at the Rebbe’s Ohel and heard a striking message: “You shall have full freedom in an unusual manner.” He didn’t know it yet, but a miracle was about to unfold.
David grew up in a dysfunctional home and endured the loss of close family members at a young age. Expelled from high school and overwhelmed by family strife and anxiety, he struggled to get through each day. Seeking a fresh start, he moved to New York, but he soon slipped into a deep depression. Vulnerable, broke, and desperate, he got roped into the wrong crowd and committed fraud.
His arrest made headlines. His name was plastered across newspapers. He was humiliated, terrified, and convinced his life was over.
Then, he found the Aleph Institute, and Aleph saw his potential. Under Aleph’s mentorship, David made a complete turnaround—channeling his remorse into resolve. For the next five years, as he awaited his sentencing date, he clocked in thousands of hours of community service, joined his local synagogue, earned a college degree, secured a new job, and started paying back his restitution.
A week before his sentencing, an Aleph staff member took him to the Rebbe’s Ohel, where he saw a video of the Rebbe declaring: “You shall have full freedom in an unusual manner.”
The very next day, the unimaginable happened. David was informed he would serve no jail time. His freedom had come about miraculously, in the most unexpected way.
Thousands of men, women, and even children are impacted by the justice system every day. When the world turns its back on them, Aleph steps in with love, support, and the belief that no one is beyond hope. But this work isn’t possible without you.
Now, you have the chance to help more people like David. By purchasing a ticket to the Aleph Auction, you’ll support life-changing programs while entering to win incredible prizes—including $36,000 cash, a Rolex Submariner, five tickets to Israel, and a Chanel bag.
Raffles will be drawn on March 10, 2025, at the Shul of Bal Harbour.
