Bneianousim

Message from the Founder and CEO

"Various people and organizations (but too few altogether) have tried to help the Bnei Anousim over the years ... but the main focus was in converting them to Judaism, while not allowing them to be Sephardi Jews. Our organization is made up of former Bnei Anousim, who are living the lifestyle of our Sephardi ancestors from Spain and Portugal (in our traditions) and also the Rabbis helping our people are Sephardi Rabbis. This is what differentiates  us and is our  advantage in doing Kiruv for the Bnei Anousim". We believe very strongly in the concept of "no one is left behind" among the Bnei Anousim (for those who ask for our help). This is consistent with the story of Hillel, as a student (B. Yoma 35b) where Torah study persisted despite his poverty.   So we have a policy, that the Bnei Anousim should NOT be taken advantage of as vulnerable, and/or marginalized, as individuals due to not being able to afford to pay a Torah teacher for their Torah studies (and/or if they could not pay for a Beit Din). We think it is OK to pay a modest "donation" to Torah teachers, whom we recommend, but only if people can afford that. And what if a person cannot even afford that? Then we will offer to families, and/or individuals, an application for a financial aid package that will provide that donation. And we will also allow people to apply for, and receive, financial assistance to get out of debt that they'd already incurred from their attending Torah classes and/or for Beit Din expenses -Yaffah Batya DaCosta.