A mass Asifah and appeal hosted by Achiezer is planned for this Motzaei Shabbos to raise desperately needed funds for the hundreds of families in the Rockaways and Five Towns who were hard hit byHurricane Sandy.
“Many have literally lost everything: their homes, their possessions, their home-based parnassahs”, Achiezer says.
Speakers at the asifah are expected to be Rav Yaakov Bender, Rosh HaYeshiva of Yeshiva Darchei Torah; Rabbi Yehiel M. Kalish, a Far Rockaway resident and national director of government affairs for Agudath Israel of America; Rabbi Boruch Ber Bender, founder and president of Achiezer; as well as one of the roshei yeshiva of Beth Medrash Govoha. The evening will be chaired by R’ Menashe Frankel.
“Families are hurting and need to get back on their feet. They simply need money. Funds raised will be distributed through the community-wide Achiezer Hurricane Relief Fund, which is overseen by a united committee of local rabbonim and askonim”, the organization says.
The event will take place at Ateres Reva Hall at 8:30 PM.
The Blum family of Dalgar Caterers is sponsoring light refreshments.
Location of event??
Location?
Where will it be? I already donated to Achiezer and another Chesed org. right after the storm.
Can you please post a mailing address for Achiezer so those of us who want to send a check would know where to send it to. Thank you.
Will there be drop off stations for clothing and other donations at the Asifa?
They do not want used clothing .
What about to talk about no school day ,the next day of hurricane, for the sakes of safety!!!
It is so much nicer to see people putting efforts together to help those that desperately need it rather than read all of the complaining about not having power. Life should be about helping others not complaining of your temporary discomfort. Nice work
The asifa will be at Torah Aron.
Please come out and show your support for these people. Many of them have lost everything. House. Car. Furniture. Clothing.
Lets be there for them.
I already gave to my shul.
This is sure to be an inspiring event. Honestly, tho, I dunno why you have to write that menashe frankel is chairing. Of COURSE he’s chairing. He’s THE chairman of our generation for all functions Tzdakah or Chessed. PEriod. We’re prpoud of you R’ Menashe. Keep it up !! Dudi B.
the mailing address for Achiezer is 334 Central Avenue, Lawrence, NY 11559.
Why isn’t this pinned for tonight?TLS please pin it on the site now. Thank you