The Sun-Sentinel Florida Jewish Journal – Op-Ed: Miami-Dade budget cuts
The Sun-Sentinel Florida Jewish Journal Op-Ed by Miriam Singer & Reuben Rotman: With Miami-Dade budget cuts, a world is at stake
To save one life is to save an entire world. This timeless truth, known as the Jewish value of “pikuach nefesh,” is echoed across cultures and faiths.
Today, the ability to actualize “pikuach nefesh” in Miami-Dade County is on the line. The County Mayor has recommended reducing its decades-long funding commitment to social service agencies, potentially unraveling the entirety of the Community-Based Organization (CBO) Grant Program and thus, the safety net of life-sustaining services for residents.