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This fundraiser was established to advance the sacred mission of Ezra Org, in merit of achieving complete salvation in the legal challenges still ahead. Through unity and prayer, barriers once thought unbreakable have already begun to fall.

The mitzvah of Tzedakah knows no limits. When given with heart and purpose, it becomes a force that reshapes destinies. A generous contribution at this critical hour protects families, restores dignity, and brings redemption tangibly closer.

On October 20th David was detained by ICE (Immigration Customs Enforcement). His wife Leah Khayah has asked everyone to join the prayers of Yeshua (Salvation).

• The entire book of Tehilim (Psalms) was recited—verse by verse, chapter by chapter
• Families, communities, yeshivot (in Staten Island and abroad), friends, and Torah study groups joined together
• Many strengthened their observance through Torah learning, Tefillin, Shabbat, Kashrut, and numerous Mitzvot, all in the merit of David’s freedom and Yeshua

With the help of HaShem, David (Devi) was released from detention on December 4, 2025. However, the struggle is far from over. He remains deportable unless he receives a full Presidential Pardon or his federal case from 2001 is overturned.

While a dedicated group of attorneys is preparing to handle the legal case and organizations are working tirelessly to advance a Presidential Pardon, there are still serious and unforeseen risks ahead.

This great Mitzvah is a chance strengthen our Emunah (Faith) in HaShem, to continue learning Torah, praying, and performing mitzvot—because we have already seen that when we unite as one army of HaShem, the impossible becomes possible.

Use of Funds

Contributions may be distributed in one of two ways:

• To beneficiaries of your choice through Shaarei Ezra (please specify in the memo), or
• Distributed by Shaarei Ezra to its beneficiaries:
  https://ezraorg.com/beneficiaries

Processing fees (approximately 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction) will be deducted unless the donor chooses to cover them.

Links & Articles (You may need to copy the entire link and paste it into a new tab):

• https://www.cnn.com/2025/11/16/us/soviet-union-refugee-deported-ukraine-immigration
• https://www.npr.org/2025/11/18/g-s1-98262/ukraine-deportations-war
• https://jerseyvindicator.org/2025/12/17/sen-andy-kim-renews-call-to-close-delaney-hall-as-advocates-decry-worsening-conditions-and-lack-of-heated-shelter-for-visitors/ (This is where Devi was)
• https://chatgpt.com/s/t_6952bc9fb28c8191b273805d2a7fd407
• https://immigrantjustice.org/research/policy-brief-snapshot-of-ice-detention-inhumane-conditions-and-alarming-expansion/

Some donor’s requested to answer the question of where exactly funds will be distributed.

1. Ezra Org has beneficiaries listed at this link https://ezraorg.com/beneficiaries
2. A donor may chose to add their beneficiary at the time of completing the donation
3. Currently we have couple of priority urgent causes one of them being  https://ezraorg.com/donate/emergency-medical-aid/
4. Some of these sanctified funds are used for legal fees in Devi’s case but intention is to distribute them to the causes chosen by a donor. Since the funds were given with thought of Tzedakah and therefore sanctified, It is used as collateral for victory.  You may call David with any extra questions at 718-873-2313.