Monthly Archives: July 2012

The Rich History of General Israel Orphans Home for Girls

Posted on July 31, 2012 by ajax

The GIOH was founded over 100 years ago by Rabbi David Weingarten after meeting an orphaned girl on the streets and taking her in. That was in 1902. Today GIOH has expanded on Rabbi Weingarten’s legacy, which started with one … Continue reading →

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Orphans and Malnutrition

Posted on July 24, 2012 by ajax

Of all the challenges facing Jewish orphans, malnutrition is the most prevalent. Malnutrition kills a child every two seconds! This is not counting the orphans who suffer or become permanently disabled due to hunger and malnutrition’s effects. The longer a … Continue reading →

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Decimated Social Safety Net Detrimental to Orphans

Posted on July 16, 2012 by ajax

Last year news of protests in Israel was reported around the world. Protesters were angry about the high cost of living in Israel coupled with the destruction of the social safety net. Israel used to have an extensive social safety … Continue reading →

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Orphans Need Help Now

Posted on July 10, 2012 by ajax

It’s the people at the margins of our society that often are hurt hardest by economic troubles. Such is definitely the case with the world’s current sluggish economy. Organizations devoted to helping orphans in Israel, Africa, and North America are … Continue reading →

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