Last week, I had the privilege of being part of something truly special. Team Lifeline’s Miami Marathon weekend wasn’t just an event—it was an experience that reminded me, once again, of the unwavering support, love, and strength that Chai Lifeline brings to those who need it most.
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This February, a group of teenagers living with serious illnesses and disabilities will embark on a life-changing journey to Israel as part of Chai Lifeline’s Hartman Family Foundation Wish at the Wall program. Scheduled for February 26 through March 9, the annual program celebrates life, resilience, and heritage, offering these remarkable young men and women, as well as their parents a unique opportunity to experience the beauty and spirituality of Israel while accommodating their every medical need.
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Chai Lifeline directors from across the United States and around the world convened in Eatontown, NJ, on January 27-28, 2025, for the organization’s Annual Regional Directors Conference. The two-day gathering brought together leaders from New York, New Jersey/Pennsylvania, Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, Midwest, and West Coast, as well as Toronto, Montreal, Israel, Belgium, and the United Kingdom, representing more than 6,000 families supported globally by Chai Lifeline.
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After working for the past three summers as a counselor at Camp Simcha Special, Chai Lifeline’s amazing summer program for children living with chronic illness and disabilities, I was inspired to find more ways to become involved in the world of Jewish nonprofit organizations, also known as “Klal work.” I was unsure of where to begin in going about this goal when I was told about Chai Lifeline’s Lubeck Fellowship in Jewish Nonprofit and Communal Leadership, run by Rabbi Ari Dembitzer, Head Counselor at Camp Simcha and Rabbi of Beth Israel Synagogue in Omaha, Nebraska.
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Chai Lifeline Celebrates Hope and Healing at December 17 National Gala
Rabbi Chaim and Chavie Bruk to receive Champions of Hope Award; Johns Hopkins Children’s Center’s Dr. David J. Hackam to Receive Maimonides Medical Achievement Award
Chai Lifeline, the Jewish community’s leading children’s health and crisis support network, will host its National Gala on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at Pier Sixty in New York City. This year’s gala theme, “Shining Together,” reflects Chai Lifeline’s mission to uplift and unite all those impacted by serious illness and crisis, from the sick child to every family member and the broader community, providing strength and hope in the face of unimaginable challenges.
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Chai Lifeline, in partnership with NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital and the Center of Liver Disease and Transplantation, recently hosted a special event for the Jewish community at Columbia’s Pediatric Liver Disease and Transplant Center. This gathering, held on October 31, brought together leading pediatric specialists, community members, and families to strengthen connections within the Jewish community and provide critical health information.
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Chai Lifeline is excited to announce the opening of applications for the second cohort of its Lubeck Fellowship in Jewish Nonprofit and Communal Leadership. Building on the success of last year’s inaugural class of 23 exceptional participants, this groundbreaking program offers a transformative experience for young men and women eager to make a meaningful impact within the Jewish community.
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Chai Lifeline, the Jewish community’s leading children’s health and crisis support network, is proud to announce the establishment of a dedicated Sephardic Division, designed to meet the unique needs of the Sephardic community with culturally sensitive support and services. This new division will extend Chai Lifeline’s comprehensive range of assistance to better serve Sephardic families facing medical crises.
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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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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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