Winner Of 22 Million Shekel Lottery Plans To Give It Away As Chanukah Gelt

A 70-year-old Bat Yam resident, a married father and grandfather, won first prize in the Israel Lottery, taking home 22 million NIS ($5.94 million.)

When asked what he’ll do with the winnings, the elderly man said that the real estate industry had taught him to exercise caution when it comes to money. He will the take a lot of consideration with his winnings.

“I am very emotional and therefore need a few days to settle down. Afterwards I will invite my family and we’ll light the first Chanukkah candle. Together with my wife, I will divide the “Chanukkah gelt” amongst the children to help them settle their mortgages that they are paying off.”

Read more at Arutz Sheva.

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