is to ensure the dignity and self respect of every Jewish widow, widower and unmarried orphan who is שומר תורה ומצוות.
is to guarantee a £40,000 fund for every unmarried orphan in the group.
is to prevent a family suffering from the loss of a parent R”L from being subjected to financial ruin as well.
is to help the grieving family avoid having to resort to lengthy, expensive, humiliating, and often unsuccessful fund raising campaigns.
We all used to hurt when we saw the all-too-familiar brochures advertising tzedokah appeals for widows and orphans. Beyond the pain of their loss, these families endured the indignity of having relatives and acquaintances trying to raise enormous sums on their behalf.
Due to the unfortunate frequency with which these appeals appeared, the public’s response was waning, and the target sums were just not being met.
In 2012, Askonim in England recognised the need. With the support of all Rabbonim and Gedolim, they called on the community to join forces and establish the Areivim UK plan, creating a dignified, affordable way to provide for widows and unmarried orphans.
