From January 29 through February 9, Chai Lifeline will send a group of 12 inspiring teenagers to Israel as part of the annual Hartman Family Foundation Wish at the Wall program. The trip is Chai Lifeline’s celebration of life for those who have completed treatment for cancer. Each participant is invited to share the memorable journey with a parent.
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A TRAGEDY DARKENS THE LIGHT IN MONSEY: RESPONDING RESPONSIBLY TO YOUR FAMILY
Dr. Dovid Fox, Director, Project Chai, of Chai Lifeline
Project Chai, the crisis intervention department of Chai Lifeline, offers practical suggestions and words of chizuk for parents, educators and community leaders on addressing the Monsey attack.
read full storyChai Lifeline Lights Up Chanukah Across the World
Chanukah is here and Chai Lifeline is wrapping up the holiday with special presents and festive parties for children and families facing the hardships of pediatric illness.
read full storyOur Children, Our Families, Our Students, Ourselves: What Do We Say As The Shockwaves Hit Us?
Rabbi Dr. Dovid Fox, director of Project Chai, the crisis intervention, trauma and bereavement department of Chai Lifeline, offers practical suggestions and words of chizuk for parents, educators and community leaders on dealing with the shooting in Jersey City.
read full storyCelebrating an “Evening for the KIDS” at 2019 Chai Lifeline Gala
On Monday night, December 9, a crowd of more than 1,200 gathered at the Marriott Marquis in New York City to celebrate “An Evening for the Kids” at the 2019 Chai Lifeline Gala. A leading children’s health support network, Chai Lifeline provides critical assistance to children with life-threatening or lifelong illnesses and their families through more than two-dozen, free year-round programs and services.
read full storyMitzvah Marathoners: Bat Mitzvah Girls Run for Team Lifeline in Las Vegas
On Sunday, November 17, more than 140 men and women laced up their sneakers and ran with Team Lifeline in the annual Rock ‘n’ Roll Las Vegas Marathon/ Half Marathon/ 10K. Amongst them were Laila Cohen of Valley Stream, New York, Nina Plaut of Woodmere, New York, and Shira Waldman of Hollywood, Florida. They all decided to run for Chai Lifeline in honor of their Bat Mitzvahs, spending months training and fundraising to make a difference.
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Inspired by his time as a Chai Lifeline volunteer and Camp Simcha counselor, David Stulberger finds his calling
Three years ago, David Stulberger had been working as a manager at a New York City-based industrial supply distributor when he realized he needed to find his true calling.
read full storyChai Lifeline NJ/ PA Director Provides Crisis Response Training at Oak Street Elementary School
Rabbi Sruli Fried, MSW, Director of Chai Lifeline NJ/ PA, presented a crisis response training to 90 teachers at the Oak Street Elementary School in response to several recent tragedies in the Lakewood community.
read full storyChai Lifeline Helps Families Prepare for the Holidays
Chai Lifeline welcomed in the Jewish New Year by helping families across the globe prepare for the holidays through a variety of programs and services.
read full storyChai Lifeline Mid-Atlantic and Ronald McDonald House Unveil First of its Kind Kosher Pantry in Baltimore
On Thursday, October 3, Chai Lifeline Mid-Atlantic, in collaboration with the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Maryland (RMHCMD), unveiled a first-of-its-kind Kosher Pantry to make it more convenient for families staying at the House who observe Kosher dietary laws. The Kosher Pantry is stocked with Kosher snacks and is located on the second floor of the new Ronald McDonald House at 1 Aisquith Street in the Jonestown neighborhood of Baltimore. Kosher baked and perishable items will be delivered to the Kosher Pantry upon a family’s request.
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