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Tag Archives: orphans in 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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