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War Update
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Much damage and destruction was caused to the homes of Rabbi S. Gruzman and Rabbi Shneur Lieberman of Ashkelon this morning.
A Rocket fell a few meters from Rabbi Shmuel Gruzman, CEO of Chabad institutions, caused extensive damage throughout the house.
All the windows of the house were smattered with only one window remaining intact. Glass and shrapnel were scattered throughout the house and caused extensive property damage.
Thank God all the children have been trained to run immediately to the protected space, so even though it was early in the morning, thank God no one in the house was injured.
We see close up the miracles, it gives us strength to continue to encourage and strengthen other residents of the city, said Rabbi Gruzman.
Also the home of Rabbi Shneur Lieberman sustained extensive damage with many shattered windows.
Rabbi Mendel Lieberman, Head Sliach of Ashkelon, came to visit and see the damage up close and view the home of the families.
Thank God the damage amounted to property only and every one came out unscathed.
51 people, neighbors of the Shluchim were wounded by shrapnel, glass and shock.
The Shluchim immediately mobilized to encourage and strengthen the residents.
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Damage and destruction at the Chabad homes
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War update from Chai Ashkelon
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As the fighting continues the number of wounded mount
Rabbi Lieberman and the Chaן Team made the rounds in the Barziie Hospital in Ashkelon.
At the time of the visit there were 36 soldiers hospitalized, some from wounds from the fighting, and others from infections and germs they contracted during their incursion into Gaza.
The high tense of alert and stress and the constant vigil takes a toll.
Young boys, who have their life ahead of them, put their lives on line so that we can have some peace and quiet in Ashkelon and surrounding area.
So we came to say Thank You Thank You, extend a few gifts of appreciation on behalf of the entire country and take their names and mothers name so that prayers can be said, by our school children and many congregations, for a speedy recovery.
The highlight of our gifts were the Lederman pocket knives and wirecutters, that are so useful for the soldiers during the time they are in the front lines.
Please follow this link to see the excitement and appreciation when they receive the Leatherman wire cutters and knives, and add friends to our Facebook page.
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
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Another hard day of fighting in and around the Ashkelon area
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The Chai Team made another round by the soldiers at the front.
The strength of the country is dependent on the optimism and positive morale of the soldiers.
That’s where we can help a lot. That’s where we come in.
The smile, the happiness the excitement when we come – conveys the message that the country is behind them. That’s why the gifts – the Tsisit are so important.
Till today over 2000 pairs of Tsisit were distributed all over the Southern front – we are now trying to put together even a larger order.
Please follow the link to see some fresh pictures.
http://www.cashkelon.com/
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 the campaign by donating at:
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Another day of fighting
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Rabbi Lieberman and the Chai Ashkelon team visited some soldiers stationed not far from Ashkelon. There is a lot of tension and adrenalin in the air – about go in.
Several hundred Tsisit were distributed to the soldiers just before they go down into Gaza to give added security before the boys engage in battle.
Several of the boys requested Leatherman wire cutters and knives. This can sometimes save their life – having these tools on hand.
Please sponsor as many as possible – the cost is about $70 each
http://www.shazartech.co.il/
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Visiting our wounded Boys
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Rabbi Lieberman and the Chai team visited our wounded soldiers in the Ashkelon Hospital.
Thank G-D many are on the way to recovery.
Each soldier got a good set of earphones a good book and a hearty blessing and thank you.
We are looking for sponsors of IPads for the boys.
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Visiting the Wounded
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Teams from Chai Ashkelon visit with the wounded at Barzilai Hospital, Ashkelon. The wounded children were given toys and games and the adults received Books of Psalms. The vast majority of the wounded were victims of trauma thus galvanizing Chai to complete the only local Trauma Center as quickly as possible. The Trauma Center will deal with trauma victims after their release from the hospital providing psychological counseling as well as other therapeutic treatments designed to help them cope with the trauma that they have experienced
Chai Ashkelon Visits the Wounded
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Representatives of Chai visited the wounded soldiers of Operation Molten Lead.Amongst the injured wad a brother of a student in the Chai School. All of the children and staff are praying for his speedy recovery. Please join us in praying for Ben the son of Katie Shifra.