Mission: The jewish foundation for the righteous, inc. (jfr) honors and supports non-jews, righteous gentiles, who risked their lives and often the lives of their families to save jews during the holocaust. The foundation provides monthly support to more than 681 aged and needy non-jewish rescuers in 22 countries. Through its national holocaust education program, the foundation preserves the legacy of the righteous by educating teachers and students about the history of the holocaust and rescue.
Programs: Rescuer support program:jfr provides monthly financial assistance to more than 580 aged and needy righteous gentiles living in 22 countries. The majority of the rescuers receiving financial support live in eastern europe, with poland having the largest number of rescuers. The foundation began by supporting eight rescuers in the late 1980s. In 2014, the jfr distributed more than $1. 6 million in direct support of righteous gentiles.
education programs:jfr is committed to teaching the history of the holocaust and to preserving the legacy of righteous gentiles, non-jews who risked their lives to save jews during the holocaust. This is done through the holocaust teacher education program, which is comprised of four key elements: 1) jfr-published educational materials; 2) the alfred lerner fellowship program; 3) a holocaust centers of excellence program; and 4) educational seminars, institutes,and workshops for teachers and students. (see schedule o for continuation)
I started my relationship as a volunteer and then became a donor. I was so impressed with the mission of this organization and the dedication of the Director and staff. One is humbled when seeing people donate 1 dollar(because that is all they can afford) thanking the ANGELS who protected the Jewish people. I am humbled by affiliation with this foundation. Diane Rosenstein
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Professional with expertise in this field
10/21/2016
Rating: 5
10/21/2016
I have been involved with JFR for some time. It's programs and teachings are so important in its scope for educators and students. It continues to be a living document to those who risked their lives and families to do what was moral and right
i like the Foundation's intent and have made modest contributions over the years. Since I am 84 myself, I well understand the trials endured by older people. I do wish it had a higher star rating,though, and perhaps if the director's salary were reduced and other efforts made to reduce expenses it might return to a comfortable four stars. Moreover, I question the effort to move into Holocaust education as means of perpetuating the charity as recipients die off.
