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A clear, historical guide to how Jewish social service evolved in the United States and why it matters today. This work offers a thorough look at the principles, methods, and organizations that shaped Jewish philanthropy in America, from early charity to modern social agencies.
This edition surveys the scope of Jewish philanthropy, including how relief is organized, funded, and administered. It explores the rise of national and local organizations, immigrant aid, settlements, education, and the quest to balance aid with self-help. Through its chapters and discussions, readers will see how communities built systems to support the needy while maintaining dignity and independence.
- Overview of the problems, goals, and structures behind Jewish philanthropic work in the United States.
- Analysis of fundraising methods, relief standards, and the balance between relief and self-sufficiency.
- Examination of national networks, local agencies, and the role of settlements and education.
- Guidance on leadership, administration, volunteers, and the evolution of social service practices.
Ideal for readers of social welfare history, Jewish American history, and anyone interested in the development of organized philanthropy.
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No claim for scientific treatment of the subjects is made, but it is hoped that as a first attempt in this direction it may serve as an impetus toward clarifying the indefinite views in Vogue at present among Jewish social workers of the country and help beginners to orient themselves in the perplexing problems of Jewish social service.
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