How God Protected Me in Federal Prison
Living Lchaim
Rabbi Eli Riesel's journey is a profound story of faith and resilience in the face of extreme adversity. Once a successful professional, he chose to leave everything to study in kollel, which eventually led to overwhelming debts and legal troubles pushing him toward an 85-year financial burden. Defying conventional wisdom and legal counsel, Riesel chose to follow the guidance of the esteemed Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky, leading him through a period of incarceration in federal prison. This narrative unfolds as a powerful example of emunah (faith), bitachon (trust), and mesirus nefesh (self-sacrifice), illustrating the challenges and spiritual growth that accompany rebuilding one's life from scratch in alignment with divine guidance.