Rav Dovid Beinish Feinstein, Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshiva of Staten Island, paid a memorable visit to Camp Simcha, Chai Lifeline’s medically supervised summer program for children with cancer and other serious illnesses in Glen Spey, NY, on July 29. The Rosh Yeshiva spent time engaging with the campers, offering them words of chizuk and bracha.
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This summer, Chai Lifeline, the Jewish community’s leading pediatric illness and crisis support network, will provide a much-needed reprieve to more than 50 Israeli children facing not only cancer but also the harsh realities of war and displacement, at Camp Simcha.
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On Sunday, June 2, Chai Lifeline marked a significant milestone with the groundbreaking of its New Jersey Center, set to open in September 2025. This state-of-the-art facility is dedicated to enhancing support for children and their families confronting serious health challenges in New Jersey and beyond.
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Camp Simcha UK, the United Kingdom affiliate of Chai Lifeline, has announced the appointment of Daniel Gillis as its new Chief Executive Officer. This significant leadership transition comes as Mr. Gillis’s predecessor, Neville Goldschneider, retires after 19 years of distinguished service.
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Chai Lifeline, the international illness and crisis support network, is proud to announce that United Healthcare has become the official sponsor of its Moms-to-Moms Program, a cornerstone initiative in the New Jersey/Pennsylvania region, now to be known as the UHC Moms-to-Moms Program. This collaboration marks a significant step forward in providing unparalleled support and resources to mothers of children facing life-threatening or lifelong illnesses.
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Event will highlight Israel crisis response, honor Rep. Ritchie Torres.
Amidst the most significant crisis to face Israel and the Jewish people in our generation, Chai Lifeline will present a special “Evening of Unity” on Monday, December 4, at Pier Sixty in New York City.
Since the outbreak of the war, Chai Lifeline has mobilized its global network of staff, volunteers, and trauma specialists to assist children and families in coping with an unprecedented array of challenges – both in Israel and in Jewish communities across the globe.
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In response to the devastating situation in Israel, Chai Lifeline, a leading international support network, has expanded its Crisis Services team to help those impacted by the worst civilian massacre in the country’s history. Chai Lifeline has announced the opening of a dedicated 24-hour crisis line to cater to Israel’s Anglo community, English-speaking students attending yeshivas and seminaries, as well as English-speaking parents of students in Israel.
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The stunned sadness that is circulating throughout the Jewish world right now has left us with an aching wound. The images, the statistics, and the timing of the attacks on our loved ones, our brothers and our sisters in the Holy Land, are painful to envision and are very frightening. As the rest of the world looks on from a safe distance and forms its opinions, the Jewish people are, collectively, right there in Eretz Yisroel in our hearts, our minds, and in our souls. A discerning adult will pause, look inward, connect with their thoughts, their emotions, their visceral reactions, and their spiritual strife.
We adults must also formulate a discerning and sensitive response to our young ones, our children, and our students.
Please consider and utilize the following tools and pointers in addressing children, because it is most important to speak with them, to model for them your best wholesome responses, and to guide them through their own reactions.
read full storyChai Lifeline, the leading Jewish support network for children, families, and communities impacted by medical crises and trauma, is pleased to announce the addition of Moshe Buchman and Bari Erber to its Board of Directors.
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Yom Tov is a time for families to come together, connect and immerse in the simcha of the new year. For families with seriously ill children or who have recently experienced trauma or loss, the holidays can often be filled with struggle or pain. Chai Lifeline has worked tirelessly to restore a sense of normalcy, deliver happiness, and provide respite and support to these families during the Yom Tov season. Staff and volunteers in the, New York, New Jersey/Pennsylvania, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, Southeast, and West Coast regional offices of Chai Lifeline have been actively involved with a variety of projects to benefit families and communities across the U.S.
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