CAMP SIMCHA WITHOUT BORDERS RETURNS TO MIAMI

Summer is back for kids with serious illnesses and disabilities Camp Simcha Without Borders finished the first of its summer sessions last week. The local camp is operated by Chai Lifeline Southeast, the local chapter of the children’s health organization providing social, emotional, and financial assistance to families impacted by pediatric illness, crisis, and loss.

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Off To The Races, Chai Lifeline Kids Attend Miami Grand Prix 

On May 8, Chai Lifeline kids got to experience the race of a lifetime at this year’s Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix race. A special anonymous donor generously provided four nights at a hotel and highly sought, sold-out tickets to 18 Chai Lifeline kids and their families. The group had a great time watching drivers race by their track-side seats up-close. 

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Over 200 Join Chai Lifeline Southeast Purim Party

On March 6, more than 200 Chai Lifeline families and local community members took part in the Chai Lifeline Southeast annual Purim party in Hollywood, Florida. Led by volunteer Samantha Fischler, the party was held in the Brauser Maimonides Academy. Kids and parents alike enjoyed carnival games, an exciting costume competition, and even a special appearance by Miami Heat mascot Burnie. 

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Staff Spotlight: Henni Halberstam, Chai Lifeline Southeast Case Manager

I began working for Chai Lifeline as an administrative assistant when I was 19. One day, a girl receiving dialysis was all alone in the hospital and the regular volunteers who usually spent time with her were not available. I volunteered to go and spent my first two hours with a Chai Lifeline client. I realized then how special Chai Lifeline was and how wonderful it is to be able to give. After getting married, moving, going to school, and moving again, here I am today, working as a case manager for Chai Lifeline Southeast.

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Chai Lifeline Southeast Hosts Young Professionals Event

On December 9, Chai Lifeline Southeast hosted over 150 young professionals for an inspirational and informative night out.  The event, at The Vault in Hollywood, Florida, featured a delicious dinner from SoHo and a presentation by Matthew Weisbaum, director of Chai Lifeline Southeast. Participants heard about the impact Chai Lifeline has on children and families struggling with pediatric illness, while connecting with like-minded peers in support of a great cause. 

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Project Chai Provides Crisis Support, Training, and Resources to Surfside Community

Chai Lifeline crisis team partners with local organizations to help mental health professionals and first responders process trauma and help others

Project Chai, the crisis intervention, trauma, and bereavement department of Chai Lifeline has partnered with the South Florida Jewish community to lend support and resources following the tragic building collapse in Surfside.

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Chai Lifeline Southeast Celebrates Annual Gala March 18

Chai Lifeline Southeast presents its 2020 Annual Gala on Wednesday, March 18, at Dezerland Park in North Miami. Synonymous with providing joy and hope to children with serious illnesses and their and families, Chai Lifeline Southeast has been providing vital social, emotional and financial support to Florida’s Jewish community for over 33 years through its various programs and services.

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Chai 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.

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Chai Lifeline’s Summer Dayz Brings Fun & Play in Sunshine State

Each school year, many children look forward to the summer months with great anticipation, eagerly counting down the days to the camp experience that awaits them. For children and families experiencing illness or loss, the benefits of camp are many, bringing joy, friendship, and camaraderie, as well as instilling confidence, for those dealing with such challenges.

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