Living as a proud Jew over these past few years has not been easy. Many of us find ourselves asking the same questions: What would the Rebbe say? What can I do? How can I help?

We are all part of the family of Am Yisrael, and at times, the pain and uncertainty can leave us feeling helpless. In moments of challenge and crisis, the Rebbe urged Jews to strengthen themselves and the world around them through Torah and Mitzvos.

We at Mayanot recently launched a Charidy campaign unlike any other: not to raise money, but to raise hours of Torah learning. The Torah Challenge, which began on Shavuot and will run through Gimmel Tamuz, the Rebbe’s Yahrtzeit, was created to empower every Jew to take part in the protection, healing, and spiritual strengthening of the Jewish people. Torah is our lifeblood. It is our connection to Hashem and to one another. In true Charidy fashion, every hour pledged will be matched by students learning at Mayanot in Jerusalem. Pledge the number of hours that you will learn from now until Gimmel Tammuz.

The campaign is dedicated l’iluy nishmas four kedoshim, Yinon Fleishman, Moshi Katz, Yaakov Levitan, and Moshe Noll. It is difficult to comprehend the devastating loss of so many holy souls – fathers, mothers, brothers, sisters, sons, and daughters – and the enormous circles of pain their absence leaves behind. Sometimes, the only way to begin to understand such loss is through looking at the life of a single individual and recognizing the countless lives they touched. Visitors to the campaign page at MayanotTorahChallenge.org can learn more about these remarkable heroes and their legacy.

Rabbi Kasriel Shemtov, Executive Director at Mayanot, explained: “The unity of our alumni, friends and all of Am Yisrael can come through the unifying powers of Torah learning. There is no better way to prepare for Gimmel Tammuz than by pledging hours of Torah study through this Torah Challenge Campaign.”

Rabbi Shlomo Gestetner, Dean of Mayanot, emphasized the broader significance of the initiative: “This campaign is not about one person or one community. Jews from around the world are coming together to dedicate their learning to those who gave everything. That unity itself is a Kiddush Hashem.”

We are living through historic times – perhaps even of biblical proportions. These are not times to stand on the sidelines and hope someone will do something. This is our moment to step forward on behalf of Am Yisrael.

As we speak, Israel is being attacked by our enemies, soldiers are still fighting on the front lines, citizens are being called up to multiple rounds of reserve duty, and YOUR Torah is the armor that protects them.

Every hour counts. Every word matters.

Sign up now at: MayanotTorahChallenge.org