Kupath Rabbi Meir Baal Haness

Kupath Rabbi Meir Baal HaNess Kolel Polen
FounderRabbi Abraham Kalisker
Founded atPoland
PurposeCharity
HeadquartersTiberias, Israel
Region
Israel
Services
  • Medical Assistance
  • Unemployment Fund
  • Ezer Nisu’in
  • Almanah Support
  • Newborn Fund

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.

It was founded by Abraham Kalisker, a rabbi living in Tiberias.

21st century

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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

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  1. ^ "Kupath Rabbi Meir Baal Hanes". Kramban.org. Retrieved 2019-07-08.
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