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Category Archives: General Israel
Narratives, Film and Television Glamorize Orphans
Were you to only use film, books and television as a gauge, the lives of orphans might seem mildly harrowing, yes, but also mostly filled with adventure, redemption, and the power of the good and the right winning out over … Continue reading
An Eternal Gesture
A will is created in order to provide for those we love after we are gone. Typically, it divides up and portions out an estate to those who are most important to us, to our families and loved ones. Yet, … Continue reading
Linked: Human Trafficking and Orphans
According to statistics provided by the US State Department, upwards of 800,000 people are across international lines every single year, let alone those not crossing international lines. It’s a staggering number. Even more shocking is that roughly 50% of those … Continue reading
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Tagged donations, human trafficking, jewish orphans
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Help Bridge the Gap
Donations are the lifeblood of our orphanage. The money people kindly give so us goes to providing orphans in Israel with food, medicine, education and housing. There is a large gap however, between the resources available and the number of … Continue reading
Decimated Social Safety Net Detrimental to Orphans
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
A Jewish Orphanage With Heart
It’s a shame when children aren’t taken care of at home as they should be, or don’t have the sort of family to turn to that many lucky people have growing up. And it’s even more of a shame when … Continue reading
A Jewish Orphanage Means Hope
The idea of an orphanage is one of hope. It’s about giving children the kind of environment that they truly need to grow up in, giving them a family life environment and the chance to live a normal life. They … Continue reading
Healthy and Happy
Orphans in Israel are very lucky to have an organization like GIOH to help them through their childhoods. They not only give these orphans a chance at an education and a warm, caring environment to stay and grow up, they … Continue reading
Against the Elements
Think of how awful it feels to be caught in a sudden and fierce downpour. Wet, cold, and miserable is no way to spend the day. How would you feel if you had no other choice? What if there was … Continue reading
Greatness From Small Beginnings
“Greatness from small beginnings” was the motto of Sir Francis Drake the famous navigator and sailor. This small phrase is very powerful. It means that anyone can become great no matter where they started out. It gives a sense of … Continue reading
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