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The Donor Who Said Thank You

Colel Chabad's Rabbi Sholom Duchman writes about Australia's giant of tzedakah Ronnie Tatarka OBM and his Chanukah last year. Full Story, Video

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Short story.
January 15, 2018 7:17 am

I was a bochor in yg around 20 years ago. I was all alone from the other side of the world. On shabbos we would often eat by anash. I would stay in yeshiva as I was shy. One time a whole group of bochrim went to Ronnie for the shabbos meal so I joined. When we got there Ronnie came over and ask my name and made me feel so comfortable that I ended up going a few times. His wife was also so kind that we felt like family. He was always smiling and so casual. I am… Read more »

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January 14, 2018 11:24 am

Thank you Yanky.

Everyone. Please keep the stories coming.

Another person helped by ronnie
January 14, 2018 6:52 am

Beautifully written. At a very difficult time in our lives when we were waiting for a settlement, but it wasn’t going places and we had been left without any income or money, Ronnie ah of his own accord stepped in and saw to it that the ball got rolling and the settlement was finalised. He didn’t stop there – he went out of his way to get us back on our feet including giving us 2 years free rent. We weren’t part of his close social circle – we are simply another family in Melbourne that Ronnie saw was in… Read more »

Daniel Altman
January 13, 2018 9:13 pm

A true tzadik.

Meir
January 13, 2018 5:56 pm

BS”D Beautiful tribute Rabbi Duchman. May his family be comforted if that be possible and may his family carry on his Good works if possible

Ronnie
January 13, 2018 2:35 pm

Over the course of the past week many stories have begun to surface about Ronnie’s incredible acts of chesed I would like to share three. I know Ronnie shunned the publicity. However if these stories will inspire others I am hoping Ronnie will forgive me for sharing. The erev shabbos prior to his passing he rang a member of anash to see how his new buisness venture was fairing. The individual said he felt somewhat uncomfortable as he still hadn’t returned the loan that he had received from Ronnie. Ronnie immediately extended the terms of the loan. After hearing how… Read more »

שפיגל ירושלים
January 13, 2018 11:08 am

BDE a superman of Tzedakah a true 5 star general in the Rebbe MHM army to bring Geulah Now Now Now!!!!!!!🔞 2018 20 Chai

Amazing Gentleman
January 13, 2018 7:31 am

RIP, SIR

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