Jewish people in the FSU are in a terrible situation. Many do not
have bread to eat.
Jewish
people in the FSU are in a terrible situation. Many do not have bread
to eat. Others are living in deplorable conditions without heat, electricity
or running water. Some have been beaten and others killed just because
they are Jewish. They have been made the scapegoats for the economic
and social upheaval caused by the fall of communism. They are at the
same time blamed for both communism, as well as rabid capitalism. Our
goal is to help them in any way we are able.
In addition, we assist all Jewish people seeking to immigrate to Israel,
getting them to the boats or airports, as well as help them with passports
and their paperwork. We established homes in Israel of elderly holocaust
survivors without family, so they too could immigrate to Israel. In
addition we have provided Russian/Hebrew prayerbooks, Talesim and other
religious items to people interested in them.
We are actively involved in many countries, and go by different names
in each country. Chevra is the American entity for our international
effort. Some countries are "giving countries" while others
are "receiving countries." We have been so blessed and are
so rich in North America and have the ability to do much to alleviate
the suffering and needs of others. Chevra's work is a way
people can make a real difference in the lives of many people in need.
Chevra is a humanitarian organization, not a religious one.
While we help primarily Jewish people, we do not promote religious teaching
as a prerequisite or incentive for people to receive our help. Our policy
is to informally cooperate with other charities seeking to help Jewish
people, but we will help any Jews in need regardless of whether they
wish to receive religious information or not. Our goal is to help our
people in their time of need.
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