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including those who are not
citizens of the United States. We
are part of a huge effort to rep-
resent our states in the ultimate
count, as in the Biblical times,
the Israelites were part of a huge
effort to raise the silver needed
for the Sanctuary. Without our
input in the Census, our society
would be missing something
important, a half-shekel of indi-
viduals all with infinite worth.
This is why we have to
ensure, as a society, that we
protect those populations
mentioned earlier. When we
ask those who might not want
to be noticed to step forward,
they are taking a risk and are
vulnerable. Therefore, U.S. law
is strict about the privacy of
Census responses, as stated on
the website of the U. S. Census:
“When you respond to the
Census, your answers are kept
anonymous. They are used only
to produce statistics. The U.S.
Census Bureau is bound by law
to protect your answers and
keep them strictly confidential.
”
Of course, this assurance
by the government can sound
scary and, understandably,
it may even sound suspect,
but the Jewish community is
standing by to ensure these laws
are kept and these vulnerable
individuals and families are pro-
tected. As you read this, many
in the community, including
those of us at JCRC/AJC, are
finding ways to volunteer for
the Census in order to make
sure that everyone is counted
and, importantly, safe.
Whether we just answer the
call of the Census or help to
ensure all those around us are
counted, let us hear the call of
our Jewish and American tra-
ditions: Everyone has infinite
value, everyone counts and
everyone deserves to be noticed,
to be cherished and to be pro-
tected.
Households will begin
receiving the official Census
Bureau mail in mid-March,
leading up to April 1, which is
Census Day. By this date, every
home will receive an invitation
to participate in the Census by
phone, online or by mail.
Rabbi Asher Lopatin is executive director
of the JCRC/AJC.
MICHIGAN MATTERS
Michigan stands to lose an
estimated $1,800 of federal
funds per year for every per-
son not counted in the Census.
The state may also lose a
congressional seat, resulting
in a decrease in the number of
seats held by Michigan in the
Electoral College.
THE U.S. CENSUS continued from page 6
speak about never giving up,
and explore with them what
gives them strength, meaning,
purpose and hope. We finish
by singing inspirational songs
together, songs I often hear
patients singing on their own.
Whether Jewish or not, we all
need a compassionate ear when
we’
re in trouble. At some point,
we will all require help from
someone else. We can make
an impact on someone’
s life
by simply listening and saying
something kind when needed.
It doesn’
t matter what religion
we are, we all need to feel that
we are not alone in what we
are going through. We all need
hope. As it says in Ecclesiastes
9:4: “
As long as there is life,
there is hope.
”
Michael Aldouby is a chaplain at a
Detroit hospital. He can be reached at
michaelaldouby@gmail.com.
KINDNESS continued from page 8