Chaverim of Queens is in full swing getting ready for their 2nd “Don’t drink and drive” Purim campaign. Following the success of last years pioneer and unique program, Chaverim is reaching out to members of the community to volunteer to be a part of this unique chesed. The “Don’t drink and drive program” was created to [...]

The yahrtzeit of Moshe Rabbeinu, the world’s most famous stutterer, is 7 Adar.  The name Mercaz Kvad Peh (JSA) reminds us of Moshe Rabbeinu’s attempts to avoid the mission Hashem assigned him to take the Jews out of Mitzrayim. Hashem replied, “Who gave man a mouth … Was it not I…? Just go and I [...]

Hundreds of students “doing their year” in Israel gathered this past Friday in Gan Sacher for a 5k run ending at the Hebrew University Givat Ram track and field stadium. The students chose United Hatzalah to be the beneficiary of all the sponsorship funds for the race. The organizing committee worked in close cooperation with [...]

It is every teacher’s hope that his or her teaching will have an impact on a student’s life. It is rare that the impact is as great as the impact of United Hatzalah Paramedic Yanki Ehrlich. Yanki is a well-known and widely respected paramedic in Har Nof where he lives and teaches emergency first aid. [...]

Misaskim is pleased to announce the implementation of a new initiative that has been developed to meet the needs of the community during emergencies that may arise on Shabbos or Yom Tov.  Under the new system, Misaskim’s emergency hotline which until now was answered 24/6, will now be monitored on Shabbos and Yom Tov. The [...]

Chanukah will be longer than eight days this year for thousands of Chai Lifeline children and their families. Chanukah activities around the world brightened the holiday for children battling pediatric illnesses, their parents, and siblings. The holiday season began with a gala party on Sunday that drew more than 1,500 seriously ill youngsters, family members, and [...]

Following-up on the highly successful separate boys and girls Camp Kaylie summer pilot programs, Camp Kaylie is capturing the community’s imagination and registration for the Summer 2011 official opening. To help further drive awareness, Camp Kaylie is offering $1,000 Scholarship prizes in a unique Bumper Magnet competition – which translates into $1,250 for either the 4 [...]

There is a way that many bereaved parents refer to their situations. They euphemistically call it “The club that no one wants to belong to.” This weekend, 38 “member families” gathered at the Jack and Moishe Horn Campus, home of Camp Simcha and Camp Simcha Special, for Chai Lifeline’s annual Healing Hearts Bereavement Retreat. “We come [...]

The international reach of Chai Lifeline, the children’s health support network that brings hope and joy to families around the world, is evident this week as the organization’s many chol hamoed activities enhance the delight of thousands of children and families across the globe. The largest gathering took place at Dorney Park, where more than 1,400 [...]

Severe birth complications have left Sara* in a coma for the past three months. Her impoverished family would have been without recourse were it not for Yad Eliezer’s assistance. The mounting expenses of specialized baby formula for the infant have been fully covered. Thankfully, Sara has been emerging from the coma over the past few [...]