![]() ![]() This annual writing contest asks high school students to create a children’s book dedicated to the message of ending intolerance and bigotry. In recent years, B’nai B’rith has advocated for health care reform, Social Security and Medicare protection.ī’nai B’rith also includes, on its domestic agenda, tolerance issues such as advocating for hate crimes legislation as well as sponsoring a youth writing challenge, Diverse Minds. The beginning of the 21st century also saw the senior service program expand and become the Center for Senior Services, providing advocacy, publications and other services to address financial, legal, health, religious, social and family concerns for those over 50. Residents pay a federally mandated rent based upon income. facilities-built in partnership with the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)-provide quality housing to more than 6,000 men and women of limited income, age 62 and over, of all races and religions. ![]() With the graying of the American Jewish population, service to seniors became a major focus with the first of what was to become a network of 36 senior residence buildings in more than 27 communities across the United States and more internationally-making B’nai B’rith the largest national Jewish sponsor of housing for seniors. In the 21st century, these community service efforts range from delivering Jewish holiday packages of meals and clothing to the elderly and infirm, and distributing food and medicine to the Jewish community of Cuba. ![]() In 1852, that meant raising money for the first Jewish hospital in Philadelphia. Below is an article of many valuable programs that our membership dollars help support for the international Jewish and non-Jewish communities.įor more information on Bnai Brith international programs click here.įrom its earliest days, a hallmark of the organization’s local efforts was service to the communities in which members reside. Many people ask why we affiliate with Bnai Brith. ![]()
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