Winter Retreat Raffle Official Rules & Regulations

The purchase of a raffle ticket is not treated as a tax-deductible contribution by the IRS. This raffle is intended to be conducted in accordance with the Illinois Raffles and Poker Runs Act, 230 ILCS 15/0.01 et seq., and all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, ordinances, and licensing requirements. Yeshivas Netzach Yisroel’s obligations under these Official Rules are subject to, and conditioned upon, compliance with all applicable legal and regulatory requirements. Yeshivas Netzach Yisroel reserves the right to modify, suspend, cancel, postpone, or terminate the raffle, or to modify the method of prize award, if Yeshivas Netzach Yisroel determines, in its sole discretion, that doing so is necessary or appropriate to comply with applicable law, governmental guidance, licensing requirements, or the direction of any governmental authority. In such event, Yeshivas Netzach Yisroel shall have no liability except as expressly set forth in these Official Rules.

Complete full first and last name, email address, required mailing address (street, city, state, zip), and phone number must be entered in order for the ticket to be an eligible raffle entry. By purchasing or accepting a raffle ticket, each entrant represents and warrants that he or she is at least twenty-one (21) years of age, is legally eligible to participate in the raffle, is not prohibited by applicable law or these Official Rules from participating, and has provided true, accurate, and complete contact and eligibility information. Yeshivas Netzach Yisroel may disqualify any entrant or winner who fails to satisfy these requirements or whose entry information is incomplete, inaccurate, fraudulent, illegible, or unverifiable.

The Winter Retreat Raffle Drawing will be held on September 24th, conditioned on selling a minimum of 1,000 tickets by that date. If the 1,000-ticket minimum is not met, the drawing will be extended once to October 6th. The odds of winning depend on the number of tickets sold.

The prizes offered for this raffle are limited strictly to the following options, and no other substitutions or alternatives are permitted except as explicitly stated herein:

• Grand Prize — Option 1 (Cabo Private Villa Retreat for Two): One grand prize consisting of a four-night stay for two (2) adults in a private villa at Zadún, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Los Cabos. Includes round-trip economy flights for two (2) from the U.S., premium airport transportation service, fully all-inclusive gourmet kosher meals, personalized butler service, and $1,000.00 USD in spending money.
• Grand Prize — Option 2 (Panama City Luxury Escape for Four): One grand prize consisting of a four-night stay for four (4) individuals at the JW Marriott Panama. Includes round-trip economy flights for four (4) from the U.S., premium airport transportation service or a luxury rental car (at Sponsor's discretion), select high-end kosher dinners, tailormade excursions, and $1,000.00 USD in spending money.
• Grand Prize Cash Alternative: Alternatively, the grand prize winner may choose a fixed cash alternative of $9,500.00 USD in lieu of selecting Grand Prize Option 1 or Option 2.
• Second Prize (Miami Getaway for Two): A separate second prize consisting of a three-night stay for two (2) adults at the Grand Beach Hotel Surfside. Includes round-trip economy flights for two (2) from the U.S., a premium rental car, and $500.00 USD in spending money.
• Second Prize Cash Alternative: Alternatively, the second prize winner may choose a fixed cash alternative of $3,000.00 USD in lieu of selecting the Miami Getaway prize package.

Booking, Availability & Seasonal Restrictions. All travel prize options are strictly subject to availability and specific blackout dates as determined by Yeshivas Netzach Yisroel or its travel providers. All travel prizes must be booked, completed, and fully redeemed during the upcoming winter season, specifically defined as the period between December 1, 2026, and March 31, 2027. Failure to redeem any travel package within this mandatory seasonal window will result in complete forfeiture of the prize without right to compensation, extension, or cash substitution (unless a cash alternative is explicitly authorized under these Official Rules).

Prizes are non-transferable, and no other prize substitutions or alternate cash equivalents are permitted except for the specified grand prize and second prize cash alternatives. Yeshivas Netzach Yisroel reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to provide a substitute prize or package component of equivalent or greater value if any advertised prize becomes unavailable. All incidental hotel charges, resort fees, upgrades, gratuities, and any other travel expenses not explicitly stated herein are the sole responsibility of the winner.

To claim any prize offered by Yeshivas Netzach Yisroel, the winner must present a valid government-issued photo I.D., Social Security number (or equivalent thereof), and proof of insurance or additional documentation if required for travel packages. Regardless of the prize choice, the winner must submit a photo of themselves or a video testimonial in order to claim the prize. Winners consent to the use of their names, likenesses, and photographs without compensation for publicity purposes to help promote Yeshivas Netzach Yisroel and its programs.

As a condition to receiving any prize, the potential winner must timely complete, sign, notarize if requested, and return all documents reasonably required by Yeshivas Netzach Yisroel, including, as applicable, an affidavit or declaration of eligibility, tax forms, liability release, publicity release, and prize acceptance form. If a potential winner fails or refuses to complete such documents within the time required, is determined to be ineligible, cannot be contacted, or fails to comply with these Official Rules, the prize may be forfeited and Yeshivas Netzach Yisroel may select an alternate winner by random drawing from among the remaining eligible entries.

All taxes, including all federal, state, local, sales, withholding tax, and any other taxes or government fees of any type whatsoever are the sole responsibility of the prize winner. Travel expenses, licensing, registration, incidental fees, upgrades, and any other expenses not explicitly stated herein are the winner’s sole responsibility. The winner is encouraged to consult with a tax advisor or specialist to determine the tax consequences of any prize selection. Sponsor is not responsible for any costs related to the winner's transportation to collect or claim their prize.

The winner(s) of the raffle will be selected at random from all eligible entries received before the closing date and time. The winner(s) will be notified by Yeshivas Netzach Yisroel via phone or email within 24 hours of the raffle pull. If Yeshivas Netzach Yisroel is unable to reach the winner(s) within 7 days of the initial notification, then the prize will be deemed unclaimed and a new winner(s) may be drawn at random.

Yeshivas Netzach Yisroel reserves the right at any time and from time to time to, at its sole discretion, modify or discontinue, temporarily or permanently, the raffle with or without prior notice for any reason whatsoever. In such event, a participant’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be to receive a refund of the full price paid by such participant for each ticket purchased without interest (including, without limitation, in the case of anticipated, suspected, or actual fraud). The decision of Yeshivas Netzach Yisroel in all matters relating to the prize draw and any prize is final and binding and no correspondence will be entered into.

Yeshivas Netzach Yisroel may prohibit an entrant from participating in the raffle or winning a prize if, in its sole discretion, it determines that said entrant is attempting to undermine the legitimate operation of the raffle by cheating, hacking, deception, or other unfair playing practices, or intending to annoy, abuse, threaten, or harass any other entrants or Yeshivas Netzach Yisroel’s representatives.

LEGAL WARNING: Any attempt to deliberately damage any online entry or website or to undermine the legitimate operations of the raffle is a violation of criminal and civil laws. Should such an attempt be made, Yeshivas Netzach Yisroel reserves the right to disqualify such entrant and seek damages from any such person to the fullest extent of the law.

The Yeshivas Netzach Yisroel Raffle and these terms and conditions will be governed by Illinois law.

ANY CONTROVERSY OR CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE RAFFLE OR THESE OFFICIAL RULES SHALL BE SETTLED BY BINDING ARBITRATION ADMINISTERED BY THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION (PURSUANT TO ITS EXPEDITED PROCEDURES) UNDER ITS COMMERCIAL ARBITRATION RULES AND CONDUCTED IN CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. THE EXCLUSIVE VENUE FOR CONFIRMING SUCH AN ARBITRATION AWARD IS IN THE STATE AND FEDERAL COURTS OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS.

EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY STATED IN THIS AGREEMENT, YESHIVAS NETZACH YISROEL AND/OR ITS AGENTS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, OFFICERS, OR REPRESENTATIVES ARE NOT MAKING ANY REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES IN ANY WAY REGARDING THE CONDITION OR FITNESS OF ANY PRIZE, AND YESHIVAS NETZACH YISROEL HEREBY DISCLAIMS ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO ANY OF THE PRIZES PROVIDED PURSUANT TO THIS AGREEMENT, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

IN NO EVENT WILL YESHIVAS NETZACH YISROEL AND/OR ITS AGENTS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, OFFICERS, OR REPRESENTATIVES BE LIABLE FOR ANY TYPE OF INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER ARISING IN CONTRACT, TORT, OR ANY OTHER CAUSE OF ACTION. PARTICIPANT ACKNOWLEDGES THAT YESHIVAS NETZACH YISROEL’S LIABILITY TO HIM OR HER SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY THE RAFFLE PARTICIPANT FOR HIS OR HER RAFFLE TICKET WITHOUT INTEREST. THE PARTICIPANT WILL INDEMNIFY AND HOLD YESHIVAS NETZACH YISROEL HARMLESS AGAINST ANY LOSS, DAMAGE, OR EXPENSE INCURRED BY REASON OF ANY ACTION OR OMISSION OF THE PARTICIPANT, HIS/HER EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, FAMILY, AND GUESTS.

Yeshivas Netzach Yisroel has the right to deny anyone entry, and to cancel and/or revoke any entry without notice, based on prior sums due and owing for previous raffles or institutional obligations.

For questions or support regarding the raffle, please contact raffles@ynychicago.org.