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In Unity, We Can Help David (Devi) Avoid Deportation

Your prayers in unity have already conquered “impossibilities.” This fundraiser was created to fund great causes within Shaarei Ezra organization.

The Mitzvah of Tzedakah has no limits; your unified contributions, big or small, make a great difference. Please join us in this vital effort.

May HaShem multiply your generosity thousand multiplied by thousand fold and bless you with “Khaim Tovim veShalom” (All good)

 

Pidyon Shevuyim (Redemption of Captives)

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By Devi Tsitsouachvili
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MY KIND

While I was surfing over the fields of the freedom and harvesting fruits of the creation,

I saw a shadow of the Eagle wings approaching very near.

The Eagle, once so kind and caring, took my wrists into its claws and took me somewhere…

It took me to its nest — unreachable and full of fear.

Somewhere where was no G-d, no love, no heart, no soul,

No one to live or die for, no candle lighting or holiday,

No wine together with covered bread or anyone of my kind anywhere near.

There was a light that didn’t shine,

There was a “G-d” that never existed and there were prayers that led to nowhere.

A nest full of nations calling for salvation towards nowhere.

A nest where the Eagle brought its prey day after day with no mercy or care.

And there was I, one of its kind, wondering for prayer,

Looking for shining light, for a ceremonial wine, for a bread and a family near.

Looking for love, for heart, for soul. Looking for salvation and for G-d somewhere near.

A second led to a minute, a minute to an hour, an hour led to a day,

And a day led to a week, while each second seemed like a lifetime prayer after prayer.

But No! — I said; G-d is somewhere close and somewhere near.

Then I heard a voice followed by an army very close and near

Armies of candles, armies of wines, armies of hearts and armies of souls,

Armies of unity, armies of G-d, an army so precious and so dear.

A worker, a Rabbi, a student, a child, a father and a mother,

A wife or a husband, a son or a daughter, a brother or a sister,

A friend and a neighbor that lives far away or very near.

They climb to the nest with the words of G-d,

With the Psalms of great King David, with strength and no fear,

With the claws of Holy Scriptures they draw themselves so close and so near.

As skies tremble and gates are fallen, I hear my kind approaching so near.

On the wings of complete faith united together, they pull me out until there’s no more fear.

I’m back to where I belong now…

With Nation of Candles, with Nation of Wine,

With Nation of Bread, with Nation of  Love and with Nation of Care…

As I light the candles of the miracle, my family stands near,

My mind is full of thoughts and I have so much to share…

But you should now know and never forget;

The bond of a people, a path that is set.

This is my brother, my sister, my pride,

With ancient devotion and faith as our guide.

This is a Nation, a gem so hard to find,

Bound by a promise: the heart, the soul, and the mind.

Standing together, with spirits aligned,

This is my nation, this is MY KIND…

 

Dedicated to United Army of Hashem

With tremendous gratitude and appreciation

By David Tsitsuashvili

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.

 

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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.
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