Rabbi Meir Baal Haness

Two thousand years ago, the great Tanna, Reb Meir Baal Haness, promised that he would personally intercede in shamayim on behalf of those who gave tzedakah to the poor of Eretz Yisroel, in his name. He told them to say – “Elakah D’Meir aneini – G-d of Meir, answer me”.

The words have become engraved in Jewish history – and in Jewish hearts – for all time.

The legacy of Reb Meir Baal Haness lives on in Kollel Shomrei Hachomos Reb Meir Baal Haness. It lives on in our Torah institutions, shuls, and many charitable programs. It lives on, too, in the lives of the Kollel’s supporters, who, like millennia of Jews before them, continue to be blessed when they say אלקא דמאיר ענני!

Kollel Shomrei Hachomos – Over 150 years of greatness

Kollel Shomrei Hachomos was founded in 1858 by the saintly Chasam Sofer, zatzal, and other tzaddikim of his generation. The Kollel supported the Jews of the old yishuv of Eretz Yisroel – and quickly gained renown amongst the Jews of Europe, who demonstrated their love of the Holy Land by supporting its people.

The Kollel also become known as a source of great blessing. One could evoke a yeshuah, a salvation, by dropping a coin into a Kollel Shomrei Hachomos pushke, and saying the words, Elakah D’Meir Aneini. The pushke earned a place of honor in shuls and homes across the Diaspora. Today, the Kollel Shomrei Hachomos pushke is as honored as ever. And the Kollel has become the address not only for the Jews of Yerushalayim, but also Jews everywhere who wish to support them, and bring blessing and salvation upon themselves.

What we do

Kollel Shomrei Hachomos Reb Meir Baal Haness is a major network of charities and Torah institutions serving thousands of poor Yiden in Eretz Yisroel. We distribute 9 million dollars in aid, a year to widows, orphans, Torah scholars, poor brides and the sick. We provide housing, food, a Torah education, and more. Kollel Shomrei Hachomos is guided by leading rabbonim - as it has been, since its creation one hundred fifty years ago, by the Chasam Sofer and other Torah giants.

Your participation in this Chinese Auction brings much relief to the poor - and much blessing to you. Please join us - and make Kollel Shomrei Hachomos Reb Meir Baal Haness a cherished part of your home and heart.