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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

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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

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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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GIOH Helps New Immigrants

One of the factors that makes GIOH so unique is the wide range of services we offer. We are involved in everything from family outreach and daycare to full, round the clock Jewish orphan care. We are particularly committed to … Continue reading

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Back to School for Orphans

Preparing your child for the school year ahead is no easy task. Between back to school shopping and a few practice lessons to get them back in the swing of things you have your hands full. Chances are your child … Continue reading

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Making Every Donated Dollar Count

Many people who give to larger charities don’t know that a good portion of every dollar they give goes to paying the charities overhead cost, not directly to helping people. Instead of giving your money to a charity that routes … Continue reading

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The Rich History of General Israel Orphans Home for Girls

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

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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Orphans Need Help Now

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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Jewish Orphans Can Realize Their Potential

The wonderful thing about an orphanage is that it serves as a great home for Jewish orphans. They can be brought up and raised to be beautiful young women, ready to take on the world and change it in whatever … Continue reading

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