Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Behind the Aegis

(54,857 posts)
Sat Dec 18, 2021, 03:06 PM Dec 2021

(Jewish Group)Jewish Foundation for the Righteous gives $515,000 to righteous gentiles for Christmas

The Jewish Foundation for the Righteous (JFR) has given $515,000 USD to 156 righteous gentiles for Christmas, $125,000 of which will be distributed monthly from September to December, and another $2,500 for each person, earmarked for essential items like food, heating and medicine.

Righteous gentiles are non-Jews recognized for their efforts to protect Jews from Nazis and Nazi sympathizers during the Holocaust.

Of the funds, about $60,000 was given to righteous gentiles in Ukraine, more than $56,000 was given to those in Lithuania and $294,000 was given to those in Poland to thank people who assisted Jews when they were threatened with annihilation, often at great risk to their own lives.

JFR Executive Vice President Stanlee Stahl expressed his gratitude to the righteous gentiles.

"Each of these Righteous Gentiles is a hero who, when faced with adversity, risked their lives and those of their families to save their Jewish neighbors, friends, and strangers, from the Nazis and their collaborators," Stahl said. "As the holidays approach, we wanted to make the season special for them, especially during this difficult and challenging time when many of these rescuers are facing hardship and isolation due to COVID-19. This financial assistance is just one of the many ways we can repay our boundless gratitude for all that they did in risking their lives to save Jews during the Holocaust."

more...

1 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
(Jewish Group)Jewish Foundation for the Righteous gives $515,000 to righteous gentiles for Christmas (Original Post) Behind the Aegis Dec 2021 OP
Kindness, gratitude and love. Especially nice after 75 years. Another meaning to never forget. EarnestPutz Dec 2021 #1
Latest Discussions»Alliance Forums»Jewish Group»(Jewish Group)Jewish Foun...