Britain's charity committee, a state body that manages the country's charities, sent an official warning to Chabad London for sending money to an Israeli soldier for the purchase of military equipment.
In a warning sent to Chabad on behalf of the government body, it was stated that it had violated British law by sending money to a foreign armed force.
Recruitment for the soldier began in October 2023, the same month in which the terrible massacre took place on the morning of Simchat Torah, for the purpose of "non-lethal military supplies."
In total, Chabad managed to raise about £2,280 raised before the campaign was lifted in January 2024. After receiving 180 complaints against Chabad, the committee decided to open an investigation and accordingly a warning was sent to the Jewish organization in London.
Of the total sum sent to the Israeli soldier, 937 pounds were used by him personally, which does not constitute a violation of the law, while Bashar purchased non-lethal military equipment, which constitutes a violation of the law in the Kingdom.
"It is illegal for a charity to raise funds to support a soldier of a foreign army. Our official warning requires the justification to fix things and is a clear message to other nonprofits to remain loyal to the goals set," said a director of the committee.
She also threatened that "any failure by the charity organization to implement the requirements in the official warning could lead to further regulatory action."
Chabad said in response that it was an unfortunate decision, but decided not to appeal. "We admit that by directing an advertising campaign to provide warm clothing and the like... The charity has exceeded its goals, and we are grateful for the guidance provided by the charity committee to ensure that this does not happen again," said the center.
* Kikar Hashabbat contributed to this article.
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