Orchos Chaim Raffle 2026 | Supporting Torah Learning

Raffle 2026

Join supporters worldwide in backing a groundbreaking educational initiative that addresses a critical gap in contemporary Torah learning.

Baruch Hashem, we witness unprecedented growth in full-time Torah learning, with incredible levels of expertise in gemara and halacha. Yet one essential area has been largely overlooked--the hashkafic foundations of why we learn, why we daven, and how to understand avodas Hashem on a deep level that reaches not just the mind, but the heart and neshama.

Many yeshiva talmidim and kollel avreichim yearn to connect to the profound depths of avodas Hashem revealed in the teachings of the Rambam, the Arizal, the Ramchal, the Vilna Gaon, and Rav Chaim Volozhin. Though these gedolim transmitted essential foundations in great depth, their sefarim remain largely inaccessible. Orchos Chaim is changing that—creating a kollel where these transformative teachings will be studied in depth, inspiring and connecting the next generation of Torah leaders.

Rabbi Yitzchak Schwartz

Rosh Kollel • Rabbi of Birchos Shmuel Community, Givat Ze'ev
Internationally Renowned Speaker, Posek & Author

Rabbi Yitzchak Schwartz is one of the outstanding talmidim of the revered gadol, Rabbi Chaim Pinchas Scheinberg zt"l, and has become a transformative force in Torah education worldwide.

Internationally renowned inspirational speaker reaching thousands across six continents
Revered posek with groundbreaking approach to halacha in mental health
Sought-after mentor and spiritual guide for parents and young couples globally
Respected author of acclaimed works on hashkafa and kabbalah
Master teacher of Rambam, Ramchal, Vilna Gaon, and Rav Chaim Volozhin

His impact is extraordinary: Rabbi Schwartz's shiurim have been accessed over 500,000 times by learners worldwide. His talmidim include roshei yeshiva, rabbanim, educators, and ba'alei batim who credit him with fundamentally transforming their understanding of Torah and their connection to Hashem.

This kollel represents the culmination of Rabbi Schwartz's decades-long vision—establishing a center of excellence where avreichim will gain the hashkafic depth that inspires genuine connection and prevents the spiritual disconnection that threatens future generations.

30+

Years Teaching

500K+

Shiurim Accessed

Global

Reach & Impact

Prizes You Can Win

First Prize

$3,000

Second Prize

$1,000

Third Prize

$360

Draw Date Sunday, July 19th • 6:00 PM EDT

Ticket Options

Tickets	$US	UK£	Shekel₪
1	25	18	75
2	50	36	150
4	100	72	300
8	180	135	540
16	360	270	1,080
32	720	540	2,160

Purchase Your Tickets

Credit Card Payment

Multi-currency secure online payment: US$, AU$, Shekels

Purchase Tickets

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Bank Transfer

United States

ZELLE: [email protected]

Or Bank Transfer:

Account: American Friends of Orchos Chaim

Acct #: 325142931246

Routing #: 121000358

Australia

BSB: 013214

Account: 222250953

Name: Orchos Chaim Australia

United Kingdom

Bank: HSBC Bank plc, Baker St. Branch

Sort Code: 40-01-06

Account: 61846833

Name: British Friends of Orchos Chaim

Israel

Bank: Israel Discount Bank, Bank 11

Address: Hauman 17, Jerusalem

Branch: 162

Account: 149200570

Name: Orchot Chaim Achiezer

Terms & Conditions

Entry is available by making a pledge to donate as per the ticket pricing table above. Indicate the number of tickets you wish to have in the draw as per the options set out. Donation amounts are dependent on country of residence of the entrant.
- Donation amounts for residents of the US must be paid according to the column headed "$US".
- Donation amounts for residents of the UK must be paid according to the column headed "£UK".
- Donation amounts for residents of Israel must be paid according to the column headed "Shekel (IL)".
- Donation amounts for residents of all other countries must be paid according to the column headed "$US".
Sponsor: American Friends of Orchos Chaim, 17402 Citronia St, Northridge CA, 91325-2015, USA.
Raffle prizes are given in "Prizes you can win" above and will be paid in $US.
The beginning date for the raffle is May 18, 2026.
Entries close on Sunday, July 19th at 6:00 PM EDT.
The draw for the raffle will be on Sunday, July 19th at 6:00 PM EDT. This is subject to possible extension by up to 2 weeks.

General Conditions

This raffle is organized by Orchos Chaim to support Torah education and kollel operations under the leadership of Rabbi Yitzchak Schwartz.
Ticket purchases are final and non-refundable.
Winners will be notified by email and phone within 48 hours of the draw.
Participants must be 18 years of age or older.
Prizes will be awarded in the currency specified for the winner's country of residence.
Prize payments will be processed within 14 business days of winner verification.
Winners are responsible for any applicable taxes in their jurisdiction.
Your contact information will be used solely for raffle administration and winner notification.
By participating, you consent to your name being published as a winner if applicable.
Personal information will not be shared with third parties without your consent.
Orchos Chaim reserves the right to verify the identity of all participants and winners.
In the event of any dispute, the decision of Orchos Chaim management will be final.
Orchos Chaim reserves the right to modify these terms with reasonable notice.

Our Commitment: All proceeds from this raffle directly support the establishment and operation of the Orchos Chaim kollel under Rabbi Schwartz's leadership—a groundbreaking initiative dedicated to teaching the foundations of hashkafa and avodas Hashem to the next generation of Torah leaders and educators.