Insurance premiums for Jewish charities have skyrocketed, forcing organizations to cut programs. Following Sept. 11, many Jewish federations and community centers have seen their premiums increase so much that they have been forced to lay off staff and cut offerings such as after-school programs for children and services for the elderly and the poor.
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