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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Our 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 Celebrates “An Evening For The Kids” At 2019 Annual Gala
Chai Lifeline will celebrate its 2019 Annual Gala on Monday, December 9, at The Marriott Marquis in New York City.
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 NJ Helps Local Public School Families in Aftermath of Lakewood Fire
Last week, a two-alarm fire ripped through the High Point apartment complex in Lakewood, NJ, affecting at least 35 people and nine families. The devastation left several people injured and many more in need of housing assistance, including 20 students.
read full storyRunning With Purpose: Team Lifeline Takes on Las Vegas Marathon
On Sunday, November 17, more than 150 men and women will lace up their sneakers and run with Team Lifeline in the annual Rock ‘n’ Roll Las Vegas Marathon. While Team Lifeline participants are looking forward to running along the world-famous Las Vegas Strip, they are also running to support Chai Lifeline, the international children’s health support network.
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