Sharing in Crisis
The hospitalization of a child is a time of crisis for the family. The family’s stamina is tested in this difficult time. Chai Ashkelon helps the families by organizing camps in the children’s wards in Barzilai hospital in Ashkelon and Kaplan hospital in Rehovot.
The children enjoy a rich program of activities, games and crafts which help them forget their pain for a little while. The parents get a chance to rest knowing their children are well cared for.
Chanuka the festival of lights is a holiday of warmth in the house while it is cold outside. The children’s ward in Barzilai is cold and sad inside too. The children miss the festivities with their families at home. Chai Ashkelon doesn’t forget them and while you are enjoying the warmth of the holiday at home with your families, we are celebrating with the children with menorah lighting, live music, a festive party, sufganyot and huge gifts. We bring the children and their families smiles on their faces and light in their eyes.
2 Days of Goodness and Kindness in Ashkelon
1300 Pesach Food packages to needy families
Passover Preparations over 1500 Food Packages Distributed
Watch 2 days of packing and distributing food packages in 2 minutes.
https://youtu.be/-mh50C7dQGE
The Time Lapse Video is of two days of hard work with over 200 volunteers and staff packing and distributing the food packages to some of the neediest families in Ashkelon.
Our mandate is to see that every child will be seated at the Seder Night with a Hearty and Delicious Festive Meal, and that every family is provided for.
The enthusiasm and excitement of the volunteers was infections and together packed thousands of bags of fruit and vegetables, packed the boxes of Matzoth, wine, sweets and foodstuff, arranged the shipments – and ensured that the distribution went smoothly.
It was simply incredible.
Thank you for enabling all the children and families enjoy a very Happy Pesach Holiday.
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First day of quiet – Thank G-d
First day of quiet – Thank G-d
Yes quiet – but not back to normal.
The authorities do not trust the Hamas – therefore it was Back to Normal with limitations.
Though there was an official cease fire the civil defense did not let any organizations operate unless they had the ability to get everyone into a safe area within 30 seconds.
So we had one more day of taking care of the children, elderly and the many that needed extra help.
Today’s meals went out with the help of the CHABAD LUBAVITCH OF WESTERN MONMOUTH COUNTY community.
I can only say – help in need is help indeed.
I would like to thank all those who rallied to action and helped our brothers and sisters with deeds of caring and kindness.
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Please join and ask others to join the campaign by donating at:
http://www.cashkelon.com
Shabbat Meals for All
At the moment the city of Ashkelon leads as the most targeted city by the Hamas.
We have the distinction as having the most rocket strike and air raid sirens.
We have less than 30 seconds to run for our lives and to get to a safe area, so many people are afraid to leave the safety of their home and to leave the children alone.
It is for this reason we have established an emergency operation to provide relief of educational and humanitarian needs in the city.
Over 1200 hot meals are distributed daily. The meals are intended to help mothers who are struggling to watch their children and run their household, elderly who spend their time in bomb shelters and just about anyone whose life is disrupted as a result of the current war situation.
The situation is exacerbated by the fact that the children are spending their summer vacation in bomb shelters instead of summer camps. The meals to the shelters help alleviate some of the strain and stress of the situation.
Today we expanded the program to make sure – No family should miss a Shabbat meal.
Thank G-d the Meals Program is a lifesaver for so many of the families.
We would like to thank a very kind donor who underwrites more than 50% of the costs, and helps up provide this lifesaver for so many families.
Please follow what we are doing at https://www.facebook.com/chai.ashkelon
We are still trying to further the campaign for Leatherman wire cutters and knives for front line soldiers. This tool can sometimes save their life – by having these tools on hand.
Please join and ask others to join the campaign by donating at:
http://www.cashkelon.com
In the name of Am Yisroel Chai – Thank you
Food Package Distribution to Hundreds
The Chesed Center Of Chai Ashkelon distributed close to a thousand basic food packages for the Passover holiday. Hundreds of needy people who came to receive the packages pointed out that the distribution helped them celebrate the holiday, without worrying, and joyfully.
In addition, many extensive packages were distributed to families in deep financial difficulties.
Pesach Food Parcels
Every year Chai Ashkelon distributes food to the needy during Pesach and this year was no different – with over 720 food packages prepared to help them get through the holiday. Chai Ashkelon warmly thanks all of you who helped make this possible, providing food to those who could not provide for themselves. Unfortunately this is not a one time event, Chai Ashkelon’s Meals-on-Wheels program delivers hundreds of meals daily, throughout the year so your continued donations are appreciated.