At the eighth annual B’Mesila Naaleh dinner ,Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau, former Chief Rabbi of Israel, inspired hundreds of Mesila supporters, friends and activists.
The gala event at Binyanei Hauma in Jerusalem featured a fascinating look at the varied communities served by Mesila, along with moving personal testimonials from people whose lives were changed by Mesila. In addition to presenting Rabbi Lau with Mesila’s award of recognition, Mesila advisory board member and long time friend, Kurt Rothschild , spoke with conviction about “לא לידי הלואתם” and the critical role which Mesila plays in protecting families from that and giving them the ability to financially responsible and independent .