Kupath Rabbi Meir Baal Haness
Kupath Rabbi Meir Baal HaNess Kolel Polen, known also by the initials Kupat RaMBaN[1] is a charity founded in 1796 in Poland. It is named after the Rabbi Meir the tanna.
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Rabbi Moshe Feinstein speaking on behalf of Kupath Rabbi Meir Baal Haness in Jerusalem, 1964
It was founded by Abraham Kalisker, a rabbi living in Tiberias.
21st century
Leaders of the organization include rabbis Yitzchak Meir Alter, Meir Auerbach, Chaim Elozor Wax, and Jacob Meir Biderman.
Programs include:
- Medical Assistance – Individuals facing medical challenges who cannot afford to pay their bills receive financial assistance.
- Unemployment Fund – Financial assistance is given to those facing temporary unemployment.
- Ezer Nisu’in – Stipends are given for families marrying off children.
- Almanah Support – Widows receive regular stipends.
- Newborn Fund – Those with newborns are given financial assistance.
References
- "Kupath Rabbi Meir Baal Hanes". Kramban.org. Retrieved 2019-07-08.
External links
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