Vilnius Jewish Library

More than ever, the worldwide Jewish community needs allies. I stood by the Jewish community for 33 years. I founded the first Jewish public library in Lithuania since 1943. I saved the Vilna Ghetto Library from sale and destruction. I spent at least 100,000 dollars out of my own pocket. I received years of death threats for my work as a gentile on behalf of Jewish causes.

I spoke at the Simon Wiesenthal Center. I spoke at an Association of Jewish Libraries conference. I was thanked for my work by Nobel Peace Prize winner Elie Wiesel. I was the final speaker at a ceremony honoring Righteous Gentiles in Vilna. The Israeli ambassador thanked me. I was interviewed by The Forward. I was interviewed by Jewish newspapers, magazines, websites.

People and organizations would gladly answer my emails when I asked nothing for myself. How many dollars was I given for decades of work? Zero. I asked for nothing and nobody offered anything even when I had to live every night in a hostel for more than 18 months because I didn`t have money for anything else. All of my money was going into the library I founded.

Then when I and my family finally needed help, the overwhelming majority of individuals and organizations did not even answer my emails and messages. I had been called a hero, mensch and even Righteous Gentile when I needed nothing. Now I treated like a lowly goy and treyf. What part of Tikkun Olam and Tzedakah is that? Maybe somebody can explain.

Here is where I am now. I am living in a tiny studio that costs 360 euros a month. I am fine with staying here. Just that I have so little money that I barely eat anything. I am 6 feet 2 inches tall and barely weigh 120 pounds. It is not that I hate food, but can`t afford much of it.

I am asking some individuals or organization to help me to the tune of 360 euros a month for the next six months. I have started working as a songwriter. I am now signed with three music agencies. Just that it takes time until the first money starts coming in. Will anybody help?

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Donate to California to Vilna: A gentile and a Jewish library, organized by Wyman Brent Hi, my name is Wyman Brent. I am the American gentile founder of the V… Wyman Brent needs your support for California to Vilna: A gentile and a Jewish library

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Will you donate to help me and my family in our time of need? I spent 32 years of unpaid work promoting Jewish life and culture. I did not let the death threats stop me. I did not let my failing health stop me.

Donate to California to Vilna: A gentile and a Jewish library, organized by Wyman Brent Hi, my name is Wyman Brent. I am the American gentile founder of the V… Wyman Brent needs your support for California to Vilna: A gentile and a Jewish library

Here is my latest song. My songwriting career is moving forward.

My Honeybee, by Brentango track by Brentango