Kupath Rabbi Meir Baal Haness Explained
| Kupath Rabbi Meir Baal HaNess Kolel Polen |
| Founder: | Rabbi Abraham Kalisker |
| Founding Location: | Poland |
| Purpose: | Charity |
| Headquarters: | Tiberias, Israel |
| Region: | Israel |
| Services: | - Medical Assistance
- Unemployment Fund
- Ezer Nisu’in
- Almanah Support
- Newborn Fund
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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
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.
Notes and References
- Web site: Kupath Rabbi Meir Baal Hanes . Kramban.org . 2019-07-08.
