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There is something you can do to protect the vulnerable

JL;DR SUMMARY Amidst growing economic challenges and rising antisemitism, Rabbi Rebecca W. Sirbu underscores the urgent need for the Jewish community to support its vulnerable members through philanthropy. A way out west there was a fella, fella I want to tell you about, fella by the name of Jeff Lebowski. At least, that was the handle his lovin' parents gave him, but he never had much use for it himself. This Lebowski, he called himself the Dude. Now, Dude, that's a name no one would self-apply where I come from. But then, there was a lot about the Dude that didn't make a whole lot of sense to me. And a lot about where he lived, likewise. But then again, maybe that's why I found the place s'durned innarestin'.

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Jewish EthicsCommunity SupportJewish PhilanthropySocial ServicesGovernment FundingVulnerabilityEconomic InsecurityJewish Human Service AgenciesRabbi Rebecca Sirbu

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United States
"Here in the United States and Canada, we have created a robust social services safety net."
Canada
"Here in the United States and Canada, we have created a robust social services safety net."
Israel
"We fear rising antisemitism here at home, worry about our family and friends in Israel taking cover in their shelters, and many in our community are experiencing this while also being concerned that their budget will not stretch to cover the childcare theyll need this summer."

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