WORLDWIDE — THE JEWISH FOUNDATION FOR THE RIGHTEOUS IS SENDING $380,000 TO “RIGHTEOUS GENTILE” RESCUERS OF JEWS during the Holocaust living in 10 different countries –constituting the largest one-time seasonal award in the foundation’s 30-year history.

The JFR provides financial stipends for aged and needy Righteous Gentiles, helping to repay a debt of gratitude on behalf of the Jewish people for their heroism and bravery in saving Jews from Nazi persecution during World War II.

Since its founding, the foundation has provided more than $46 million to an estimated 3,600 rescuers in more than 34 countries. As the years pass from the Holocaust, the number of living rescuers has dwindled. The remaining Righteous Gentiles who are receiving this year’s holiday awards live in Australia, Belar

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