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Participating in after-
school programs can
improve a child’s academic
performance, resilience, and
social development. These
factors are particularly
important for children living
in stressful situations.
402
15,705children spent
hours in i-Shine programs
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I-SHINE
Living with illness or loss in the home brings with it a special set of
stresses for children, particularly those who may be too young to
understand or verbalize the challenges. i-Shine after-school activities
give hundreds of children in communities around the country a safe,
nurturing environment filled with peers and young adult mentors who
truly care about them. The program provides stability, supervision and
structure for youngsters who might be going home to empty houses.
i-Shine includes transportation from the child’s school, homework
assistance, fun and games, snacks, dinner, and then transportation
home. Supervised by Chai Lifeline staff and run completely by
community volunteers, i-Shine is a true partnership between the two.
i-Shine programs currently run during the academic year in
4 Antwerp, Belgium 4 Queens/Nassau, NY
4 Brooklyn, NY 4 Rockland County, NY
4 Chicago, IL 4 Teaneck, NJ
4 Lakewood, NJ 4 Toronto, Ontario
4 Los Angeles, CA*
*Seed funding for i-Shine LA was provided by the Jewish Community Foundation
of Los Angeles.
ENDOWED PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES
i-Shine Teaneck
in memory of Ilana Michal Schwartz, a’h
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EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT
Almost all children complain about school – but software, personal tutoring, and social media, we
they miss it terribly when they are too sick to attend. connect students to their classrooms. All-important
The structure, camaraderie, and shared focus give relationships with teachers and friends are maintained,
meaning to their days. Being able to return is an and children can keep up with classwork. When
incentive and much-hoped-for outcome. children are ready to return to the classroom, case
managers are there to help classmates prepare for the
Studies show that seriously ill children are more big day, particularly if their friend now looks different
isolated than their peers. Utilizing state-of-the-art or requires extra assistance.
technology, laptop computers and tablets, educational
THOUSANDSTutors and academic volunteers provided
OF HOURS
of instruction to patients in 2016.
ENDOWED PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES
Joseph and Elsie Listhaus ChaiLink Program
Elimelech Moskowitz Homebound Educational Learning Program
Shaindy Leffel Memorial Lending Library
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Childhood illness can have a
deleterious effect on a person’s future
earnings. Educational support for
children who must miss school due to
illness may help mitigate the impact.
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31YOUNG ADULTS
are achieving educational
and social goals through Movin’ On.
Teens who shared social
activities with friends
have more confidence
and self-esteem. This, in
turn affects how they view
their illnesses and their
relationships with family
and friends.
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&TEYEONUSNG ADULTS
The need for guidance, social opportunities, Journeys
emotional growth and friendship become even
more critical during the teen years when identity Journeys, a project of our volunteer corps, is a
is formed and peer approval is supremely fully staffed teen trip for young adults. Utilizing
important. Chai Lifeline’s teen and young adult Chai Lifeline’s network of regional offices and
programs fill these needs in settings that meet international affiliates, participants see the sights,
medical and social standards. enjoy the scenery, and meet new friends.
Movin’ On Hartman Family Foundation
Wish at the Wall
Chai Lifeline’s newest young adult offering is
the result of a unique collaboration among Teens who have successfully completed
parents, young adult patients and Chai Lifeline treatment for cancer or who can manage the
staff. Movin’ On provides emotional, social, and complexities of chronic illness on an arduous,
educational transition services to give teens the 10-day trip are invited to celebrate the victory
tools that will help them move from the juvenile of life over illness. Each teen invites a parent to
to adult medical and social service systems share the experience as he or she enters a new
and to reach their educational and vocational stage of life.
potentials.
ENDOWED PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES
Hartman Family Foundation Wish at the Wall
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FAMILY PROGRAMS Emotional support
from professionals,
Why do we spend so much time and energy assuring that
families can have fun? informal, and
formal social
Family programs are an important source of emotional and networks and
social support for parents and children, allowing them to share support groups
their experiences with those who understand them best. are among parents’
greatest needs
Family Days at amusement parks begin in the parking lot during the critical
when cars are met by counselors eager to lend a hand and period following
lots of laughs. The long wait time for shows and attractions the diagnosis of
flies by with a Chai Lifeline counselor at your side. Counselors serious pediatric
are happy to take children on rides tame and thrilling, giving
parents a chance for quiet conversation with one another. illness.
Chanukah and Purim celebrations usher in these kid-friendly
holidays with crafts, games, entertainment, and of course, lots
of toys. Chai Lifeline’s toy drives across the country engage
community groups, students, retailers, and families, all eager
to elate children living with illness or loss in their homes.
ENDOWED PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES
Joan and Shael Bellows Family Day at Six Flags Great America
Rae and Joseph Kushner Family Day at Six Flags Great Adventure
Joshua Abraham Family Day at Knotts
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26,220
124Famly Members enjoyed our
holiday celebrations and family
days throughout the year.
“On behalf of everyone in our family, we want to express our
deep appreciation for your warmth and caring. The work of your
organization in assisting families in need is truly outstanding.”
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1,896
parents,
patients, and
siblings took
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The most effective way for parents to safeguard their physical and
emotional health when caring for a very sick child is through social support,
stress management, and finding ways to take care of themselves.
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VARRAEENCTSDPRAITETIAEOTNS S Pamela and Craig Goldman River Retreat
LH Financial Services Annual Winter Retreat The single family center at the Pamela and Craig Goldman
River Retreat is a time for reconnection and recreation where
The largest of Chai Lifeline’s retreat programs, the annual families can leave worry and stress behind for a few blissful
Winter Retreat regularly brings more than 500 family days.
members, staff, and volunteers together for inspiration,
information, and support. The weekend is a unique Respite Vacations for Parents
opportunity for discussion, bonding, and growth.
Caring for a sick child can strain marital bonds at the time
Family Camp Adventure when couples most need the support of their partners.
Programs like Relax, Renew, and Reconnect are a unique
Chai Lifeline’s newest retreat program brings entire opportunity for parents to recharge their relationship, knowing
families to Camp Simcha for three days. Moms, dads, that their children are well cared for in their absence.
and siblings get to experience Simcha magic during the
activity-packed session. Donald Alan Harris Healing Hearts
Bereavement Retreat
Mothers-to-Mother and Fathers Retreats
Parents can find a voice for their sorrow following the
Retreats designed specifically for mothers or fathers devastating loss of a child during the three-day annual Healing
allow them to recharge and get ready for the next round. Hearts retreats. Afterwards, parents have the option of joining
They combine respite with fun, friendship, and relaxation, an online chat room that extends the impact of the retreat year-
preparing parents to return to hectic and stressful lives. round.
Family Retreats and vacations at the Stella K. Sibtrip Retreats
Abraham Family Center
SibTrip weekend retreats take children whose lives have been
Family retreats bring small groups of families for upended by the illness or loss of a sibling away from the stress
a weekend at the Stella K. Abraham Family Center. of their lives and help them find normalcy and companionship
Additionally, individual families are welcomed at the within the abnormal universe of pediatric illness.
Family Center throughout the fall, winter, and spring
whenever there are no formal programs. ENDOWED PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES
LH Financial Services Annual Winter Retreat
Donald Alan Harris Healing Hearts Bereavement Retreat
Stella K. Abraham Family Center
Pamela and Craig Goldman River Retreat
Relax, Renew, and Reconnect
In memory of Leo Presser, z’l
Beauty From Within
In memory of Florence Presser, a’h
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PROJECT CHAI CRISIS INTERVENTION /
HEALING HEARTS BEREAVEMENT SERVICES
Health crises and untimely death impacts not only a family, but ripples throughout an
entire community. Chai Lifeline’s crisis intervention and bereavement professionals
and trained volunteers work with families, schools, camps, and communities to
provide information, solace, inspiration and perspective on horrific events.
Project CHAI supports the efforts of camp and school professionals to comfort
children, help them express their grief, and provide opportunities for healing. Through
seminars for professionals and direct intervention with children and families, Project
CHAI helps give them the tools to cope with distressing situations.
When the crisis results from a child’s diagnosis, the family enters the Chai Lifeline
community. In the unfortunate situation of a child’s death, surviving family members
can receive counseling and ongoing emotional support through the Healing Hearts
Bereavement Program and its retreats.
First Responders
Project CHAI trains community volunteers to be “first responders,” the first people
on the scene following a tragic death. First responders offer immediate emotional
support to the family and work with members of the community to create a support
system for the affected family.
Last year our professionals
2,379and first responders spent
HOURS
comforting, educating, and enabling
families and communities to move
forward after tragedy.
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“There are no words
with which to express my
appreciation for all you’ve
done to help our school and
our community. The speed
of your response was truly
amazing. Each person that
was affected by this tragedy
was met as quickly as
possible. Their emotional
needs were assessed and
quickly met. ”
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“On behalf of everyone
in our family, we want
to express our deep
appreciation for your
warmth and caring. The
work of your organization in
assisting families in need is
truly outstanding.”
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THE EVAN LEVY Z’L FUNDS
INCORPORATING
Solomon’s Children’s Initiative: A SuperFund for the Future
Anne & Lee Samson Fund for Tomorrow
Rochella & Uri Benenfeld Sibling Fund
Colburn & Sobel Families Children’s Fund
Reanna Greenfield a’h Chesed Fund
Mary & Mortimer Greenstein Memorial Fund
Uncle Danny Fund
Shimmy Golub Grant-a-Wish/
Weingarten Wishathon Fun
Ann & Pinky Sohn Fund
Charna Radbell Gift of Sunshine Fund
Scott Satran Memorial Fund
The Herman & Pearl Altman Children’s Fund
Evelyn Plotsker Goldstein Family Fund
Tanchum & Sara Portnoy Fund
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WHERE YOUR DOLLARS GO
PROGRAMS & SERVICES
85%
ADMINISTRATION
6.5%
FUNDRAISING
8.5%
*Percentages have been rounded to nearest .5%.
Eighty five cents of every dollar we raise is
used for programs and services that directly
benefit our children and their families.
*Complete, updated financial information available online at www.chailifeline.org
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THIS IS YOUR
INVITATION
TO JOIN US.
Beginning in 1987, we created a comprehensive safety net of programs and services to
address the needs of seriously ill children and their families. We continue to innovate. Chai
Lifeline now cares for families where children are impacted by a parent’s illness or passing.
And we are leading the way in finding solutions for chronically young adults as they age out
of the pediatric medical and social systems.
We are the lifeline for more than 5,000 people around the world. Yet as much as we do, we
know there is more that can be done. For that, we need you.
We need your energy.
We need your commitment.
We need your dedication.
Be part of Chai Lifeline.
Donate.
Volunteer.
Get involved.
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WHERE YOU CAN FIND US
REGIONAL OFFICES NEW YORK
MIDWEST 151 West 30th Street
3rd Floor
6600 N. Lincoln Avenue New York, NY 10001
Lincolnwood, IL 60712 877-CHAI-LIFE
(847) 763-1818
(888) 763-1819 NEW JERSEY
WEST COAST 106 Clifton Avenue
Lakewood, NJ 08701
Sohacheski Family Center (732) 719-1700
475 S. Robertson Blvd. (800) 882-0745
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
(310) 274-6331 MID-ATLANTIC
(877) 374-6331
600 Reisterstown Rd.
Baltimore, MD 21208
(410) 205-2085
SOUTHEAST
2699 Stirling Road, Suite B303
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
(305) 956-9990 • (888) 355-8153
CAMP SIMCHA 430 White Road, Glen Spey, NY 12737 • (845) 856-1432 • (888) 756-1432
Glen Spey, NY
CHAI FAMILY CENTERS
Brooklyn, NY Ilana Schindler Chai Family Center, 1034 East 14th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11230
Chicago, IL 6600 N. Lincoln Avenue, Lincolnwood, IL 60712
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 2699 Stirling Road, Suite B303, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
Long Island, NY Adeline S. Zucker Chai Family Center, 91 Carman Avenue, Cedarhurst, NY 11516
Monsey, NY 321 Route 59, Suite W5, Tallman, NY 10982
New York City, NY 151 West 30th Street, New York, NY 10001
CHAI HOUSE 3434 Sansom Street, Apt. 3F, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Philadelphia, PA
RIVER RETREAT Pamela & Craig Goldman River Retreat, 1058 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, NJ 07430
Mahwah, NJ
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INTERNATIONAL AFFILIATES
CANADA ENGLAND
300A Wilson Ave. The House, 12 Queens Road
Toronto, Ontario, M3H 1S8 London, NW4 2TH
(647) 430-5933 (44) 208-202-9297
ANTWERP
Sint Thomasstraat 36
2018 Antwerp, Belgium
(32) 495-198-100
ISRAEL / CHAIYANU
Mercaz Shatner 3, Givat Shaul
Jerusalem 95461
(972) 02-658-3000
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לחולַ :נ ֲהר ֗ות ּ ָב ֶבל ׁ ָשם ָיַֽׁש ְבנּו ַגּם ּ ָב ִֽכינּוְּ ,ב ָז ְכ ֵֽרנּו ֶאת ִצּי ֗וןַ .על ֲע ָר ִבים ְּבת ֗ו ָכּהַ,על
ָּת ִֽלינּו ִּכֹּנר ֗ו ֵֽתינּוִּ .כי ׁ ָשם ְׁש ֵא ֽלּונּו ׁש ֗ו ֵֽבינּו ִּד ְב ֵרי ִׁשיר ְות ֗ו ָל ֵֽלינּו ִשׂ ְמ ָחהִֽׁ ,שירּו ָֽלנּו
ִמּ ִׁשיר ִצּי ֗וןֵ .איְך ָנִׁשיר ֶאת ִׁשיר ד׳ַ ,על ַא ְד ַמת ֵנ ָכרִ .אם ֶאְׁשּ ָכ ֵחְך ְירּוׁ ָש ָֽל ִיםִּ ,תְׁשּ ַכח
ְי ִמי ִניִּ .ת ְדּ ַבק ְלׁש ֗ו ִני ְל ִחִּכי ִאם לֹא ֶא ְזְּכ ֵֽר ִכיִ ,אם לֹא ַא ֲע ֶלה ֶאת ְירּוׁ ָש ַֽל ִים ַעל רֹאׁש
ִשׂ ְמ ָח ִתיְ .ז ֹכר ד׳ ִל ְב ֵני ֱאד ֗ום ֵאת י ֗ום ְירּוׁ ָש ָֽל ִיםָ ,ה ֹא ְמ ִרים ָֽערּו ָֽערּו ַעד ַה ְיס ֗וד ּ ָבּה.
ּ ַבת ּ ָב ֶבל ַהּ ְׁשדּו ָדהַ ,אְׁש ֵרי ׁ ֶשְּיׁ ַשּ ֶלם ָלְך ֶאת ְגּמּו ֵלְך ׁ ֶש ָגּ ַמ ְלְּת ָלנּוַ .אְׁש ֵרי ׁ ֶשּיֹא ֵחז ְו ִנּ ֵפץ
ֶאת ֹע ָל ַֽל ִיְך ֶאל ַהָּֽס ַלע.
ִה ְנ ִני מּו ָכן ּו ְמזָֻּמן ְל ַקּ ֵים ִמ ְצ ַות ֲע ֵשׂה ׁ ֶשל ִּב ְרּ ַכת ַהָּמז ֗וןֶ ׁ ,שּ ֶנ ֱא ַמרְ :ו ָא ַכ ְלָּת
ָו ֶעדַ ּ .ב ֲעבּור ְׁשמ ֗ו ַה ָגּד ֗ולִּ ,כי הּוא ֵאל ָזן ְו ָשׂ ָֽב ְעָּתּ ,ו ֵב ַר ְכָּת ֶאת ד׳ ֱאֹל ֶֽהיָךַ ,על ָה ָֽא ֶרץ ַהּ ֹט ָבה ֲא ֶשׂר ָֽנ ַתן ָלְך.
ּו ְמ ַפ ְר ֵנס ַלּ ֹכל ּו ֵמ ִטיב ַלּ ֹכלּ ,ו ֵמ ִכין ָמז ֗ון המזמןַ :רּב ֗ו ַתי ְנ ָב ֵרְך.
ְל ָכל ְּב ִרּי ֗ו ָתיו ֲאׁ ֶשר ּ ָב ָראָ ּ .ברּוְך ַאָּתה ד׳, המסוביןְ :י ִהי ׁ ֵשם ד׳ ְמ ֹב ָרְך ֵמ ַעָּתה ְו ַעד ע ֗ו ָלם.
ַהּ ָזן ֶאת ַהּ ֹכל. המזמןְ :י ִהי ׁ ֵשם ד׳ ְמ ֹב ָרְך ֵמ ַעָּתה ְו ַעד ע ֗ו ָלם.
ִּב ְרׁשּות ָמ ָר ָנן ְו ַרּ ָב ָנן ְו ַרּב ֗ו ַתיְ ,נ ָב ֵרְך ( ֱאֹל ֵֽקינּו)
ֽנ ֗ו ֶדה ְּלָך ,ד׳ ֱאֹל ֵֽקינּוַ ,על ׁ ֶש ִה ְנ ַֽח ְלָּת
ׁ ֶש ָא ַֽכ ְלנּו ִמֶּׁשּל ֗ו.
ַל ֲאב ֗ו ֵֽתינּו ֶֽא ֶרץ ֶח ְמָּדה ט ֗ו ָבה ּו ְר ָח ָבה, המסוביןָ ּ :ברּוְך ( ֱאֹל ֵֽקינּו) ׁ ֶש ָא ַֽכ ְלנּו ִמֶּׁשּל ֗ו ּו ְבטּוב ֗ו
ְו ַעל ׁ ֶשה ֗ו ֵצא ָֽתנּו ,ד׳ ֱאֹל ֵֽקינּוֵ ,מ ֶֽא ֶרץ
ִמ ְצ ַֽריםּ ,ו ְפ ִדי ָֽתנּו ִמּ ֵבית ֲע ָב ִדיםְ ,ו ַעל ָחִֽיינּו.
ְּב ִרי ְתָך ׁ ֶש ָח ַֽת ְמָּת ִּב ְב ָשׂ ֵֽרנּוְ ,ו ַעל ּת ֗ו ָר ְתָך המזמןָ ּ :ברּוְך ( ֱאֹל ֵֽקינּו) ׁ ֶש ָא ַֽכ ְלנּו ִמֶּׁשּל ֗ו ּו ְבטּוב ֗ו
ׁ ֶשִּלַּמ ְד ָּֽתנּוְ ,ו ַעל ֻח ֶּֽקיָך ׁ ֶשה ֗ו ַד ְע ָּֽתנּוְ ,ו ַעל
ָחִֽיינּו.
ּ ָברּוְך הּוא ּו ָברּוְך ְׁשמ ֗ו.
ּ ָברּוְך ַאָּתה ד׳ֱ ,אֹל ֵֽקינּו ֶֽמ ֶלְך ָהע ֗ו ָלם,
ַהּ ָזן ֶאת ָהע ֗ו ָלם ּ ֻכּל ֗ו ְּבטּוב ֗ו ְּב ֵחן ְּב ֶֽח ֶסד ַחִּיים ֵחן ָו ֶֽח ֶסד ׁ ֶשח ֗ו ַנ ְנ ָּֽתנּוְ ,ו ַעל ֲא ִכי ַלת
ּו ְב ַר ֲח ִמים ,הּוא נ ֗ו ֵתן ֶֽל ֶחם ְל ָכל ּ ָב ָשׂר ִּכי ָמז ֗ון ׁ ָש ַאָּתה ָזן ּו ְמ ַפ ְר ֵנס א ֗ו ָֽתנּו ָּת ִמיד,
ְלע ֗ו ָלם ַח ְסּד ֗וּ .ו ְבטּוב ֗ו ַה ָגּד ֗ול ָּת ִמיד לֹא ְּב ָכל י ֗ום ּו ְב ָכל ֵעת ּו ְב ָכל ׁ ָש ָעה.
ָֽח ַסר ָֽלנּוְ ,ו ַאל ֶי ְח ַסר ָֽלנּו ָמז ֗ון ְלע ֗ו ָלם
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ְו ַעל ַהֹּכל ,ד׳ ֱאֹל ֵֽקינּוֲ ,א ַֽנ ְחנּו מ ֗ו ִדים ּו ְב ֵנה ְירּוׁ ָש ַֽל ִים ִעיר ַה ּֽ ֹק ֶדׁש ִּב ְמ ֵה ָרה
ָלְךּ ,ו ְמ ָב ְר ִכים א ֗ו ָתְךִ ,י ְתּ ָב ַרְך ִׁש ְמָך ְב ָי ֵֽמינּוָ ּ .ברּוְך ַאָּתה ד׳ּ ,ב ֗ו ֵנה ְב ַר ֲח ָמיו
ְּב ִפי ּ ָכל ַחי ָּת ִמיד ְלע ֗ו ָלם ָו ֶעדַ ּ .כּ ָכתּובְ ,ירּוׁ ָש ָֽל ִיםָ .א ֵמן
ְו ָא ַכ ְלָּת ְו ָשׂ ָֽב ְעָּתּ ,ו ֵב ַר ְכָּת ֶאת ד׳ ֱאֹל ֶֽקיָך ּ ָברּוְך ַאָּתה ד׳ ֱאֹל ֵֽקינּו ֶֽמ ֶלְך ָהע ֗ו ָלם,
ַעל ָה ָֽא ֶרץ ַהּ ֹט ָבה ֲאׁ ֶשר ָֽנ ַתן ָלְךָ ּ .ברּוְך ָה ֵאלָ ,א ִֽבינּוַ ,מ ְלֵּֽכנּוַ ,א ִּדי ֵֽרנּוּ ,ב ֗ו ְר ֵֽאנּו,
ַאָּתה ד׳ַ ,על ָה ָֽא ֶרץ ְו ַעל ַהָּמז ֗ון.
ּג ֗ו ֲא ֵֽלנּו ,י ֗ו ְצ ֵֽרנּוְ ,קד ֗וֵֽׁשנּו ְקד ֗וׁש ַי ֲע ֹקב,
ַר ֵחם ,ד׳ ֱאֹל ֵֽקינּוַ ,על ִי ְשׂ ָר ֵאל ַע ֶּֽמָך ,ר ֗ו ֵֽענּו ר ֗ו ֵעה ִי ְשׂ ָר ֵאלַ ,ה ֶּֽמ ֶלְך ַהּט ֗וב
ְו ַעל ְירּוׁ ָש ַֽל ִים ִעי ֶֽרָךְ ,ו ַעל ִצּיוׂן ִמְׁשּ ַכן ְו ַהֵּמ ִטיב ַלּ ֹכלֶ ׁ ,שְּב ָכל י ֗ום ָוי ֗ום הּוא
ְּכב ֗ו ֶֽדָךְ ,ו ַעל ַמ ְלכּות ּ ֵבית ָּד ִוד ְמִׁשי ֶֽחָךֵ ,ה ִטיב ,הּוא ֵמ ִטיב ,הּוא ֵיי ִטיב ָֽלנּו .הּוא
ְו ַעל ַהַּֽב ִית ַה ָגּד ֗ול ְו ַהּ ָקד ֗וׁש ׁ ֶשִּנ ְק ָרא ְג ָמ ָֽלנּו ,הּוא ג ֗ו ְמ ֵֽלנּו ,הּוא ִי ְג ְמ ֵֽלנּו ָל ַעד,
ִׁש ְמָך ָע ָליוֱ .אֹל ֵֽקינּוָ ,א ִֽבינּוְ ,ר ֵֽענּו ,זּו ֵֽננּוְ ,ל ֵחן ּו ְל ֶֽח ֶסד ּו ְל ַר ֲח ִמים ּו ְל ֶֽר ַוח ַהּ ָצ ָלה
ּ ַפ ְר ְנ ֵֽסנּוְ ,ו ַכ ְלְּכ ֵֽלנּוְ ,ו ַה ְר ִוי ֵֽחנּוְ ,ו ַה ְר ַוח ְו ַה ְצ ָל ָחהְּ ,ב ָר ָכה ִויׁשּו ָעהֶ ,נ ָח ָמהַ ּ ,פ ְר ָנ ָסה
ָֽלנּו ד׳ ֱאֹל ֵֽקינּו ְמ ֵה ָרה ִמּ ָכל ָצר ֗ו ֵֽתינּוְ ,ו ַכ ְלּ ָכ ָלהְ ,ו ַר ֲח ִמים ְו ַחִּיים ְוׁ ָשל ֗ום ְו ָכל
ְו ָנא ַאל ַּת ְצ ִרי ֵֽכנּו ,ד׳ ֱאֹל ֵֽקינּו ,לֹא ִלי ֵדי ט ֗ובּ ,ו ִמּ ָכל טּוב ְלע ֗ו ָלם ַאל ְי ַחְּס ֵֽרנּו.
ַמְּת ַנת ָּב ָשׂר ָו ָדםְ ,ולֹא ִלי ֵדי ַה ְל ָו ָא ָתםִּ ,כי ָה ַר ֲח ָמן ,הּוא ִי ְמל ֗וְך ָע ֵֽלינּו ְלע ֗ו ָלם
ִאם ְל ָי ְדָך ַהְּמ ֵל ָאהַ ,הְּפתּו ָחהַ ,הּ ְקד ֗וׁ ָשה ָו ֶעדָ .ה ַר ֲח ָמן ,הּוא ִי ְתּ ָב ַרְך ּ ַבׁ ָש ַֽמ ִים
ְו ָה ְר ָח ָבהֶ ׁ ,שּלֹא ֵנב ֗וׁש ְולֹא ִנּ ָכ ֵלם ְלע ֗ו ָלם ּו ָב ָֽא ֶרץָ .ה ַר ֲח ָמן ,הּוא ִיְׁשַּתּ ַבח ְלד ֗ור
ָו ֶעד.
ּד ֗ו ִריםְ ,ו ִי ְתָּֽפ ַאר ָּֽבנּו ָל ַעד ּו ְל ֵֽנ ַצח ְנ ָצ ִחים,
ְו ִי ְת ַהַּדר ָּֽבנּו ָל ַעד ּו ְלע ֗ו ְל ֵמי ע ֗ו ָל ִמים.
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ָה ַר ֲח ָמן ,הּוא ְי ַפ ְר ְנ ֵֽסנּו ְּב ָכב ֗ודָ .ה ַר ֲח ָמןֶ ׁ ,שְּת ֵהא ְל ִמְׁש ֶֽמ ֶרת ׁ ָשל ֗וםְ ,ו ִנָּׂשא ְב ָר ָכה
הּוא ִיְׁשּב ֗ור ֻעֵּֽלנּו ֵמ ַעל ַצָּוא ֵֽרנּו ְוהּוא ֵמ ֵאת ד׳ּ ,ו ְצ ָד ָקה ֵמ ֱאֹל ֵהי ִיְׁש ֵֽענּוְ ,ו ִנ ְמ ָצא
י ֗ו ִלי ֵֽכנּו ק ֗ו ְמ ִמּיּות ְל ַא ְר ֵֽצנּוָ .ה ַר ֲח ָמן ,הּוא ֵחן ְו ֵֽשׂ ֶכל ט ֗וב ְּב ֵעי ֵני ֱאֹל ִקים ְו ָא ָדם.
ִיְׁש ַלח ָֽלנּו ְּב ָר ָכה ְמ ֻרּ ָבה ּ ַבַּֽב ִית ַהּ ֶזהְ ,ו ַעל ָה ַר ֲח ָמן ,הּוא ְי ַזֵּֽכנּו ִלימ ֗ות ַהָּמ ִֽׁשי ַח
ׁ ֻש ְל ָחן ֶזה ׁ ֶש ָא ַֽכ ְלנּו ָע ָליוָ .ה ַר ֲח ָמן ,הּוא ּו ְל ַחּ ֵיי ָהע ֗ו ָלם ַהּ ָבא .בחול ַמ ְג ִּדיל (בשבת
ִיְׁש ַלח ָֽלנּו ֶאת ֵא ִלָּֽיהּו ַהּ ָנ ִביא ָזכּור ַלּט ֗וב ,ור”ח ויו”ט וחול המועד וראש השנה ִמ ְגּד ֗ול) ְיׁשּוע ֗ות
ִוי ַבֶּׂשר ָֽלנּו ְּבשׂ ֗ור ֗ות ט ֗וב ֗ות ְיׁשּוע ֗ות ַמ ְלּכ ֗וְ ,ו ֹֽע ֶשׂה ֶֽח ֶסד ִל ְמִׁשיח ֗ו ְל ָד ִוד ּו ְל ַז ְרע ֗ו
ְו ֶנ ָחמ ֗ות.
ַעד ע ֗ו ָלםֹ .ע ֶשׂה ׁ ָשל ֗ום ִּב ְמר ֗ו ָמיו ,הּוא
ָה ַר ֲח ָמן ,הּוא ְי ָב ֵרְך ֶאת ( ָא ִבי מ ֗ו ִרי) ַי ֲע ֶשׂה ׁ ָשל ֗ום ָע ֵֽלינּו ְו ַעל ּ ָכל ִי ְשׂ ָר ֵאל,
ַּֽב ַעל ַהַּֽב ִית ַהּ ֶזהְ ,ו ֶאת ( ִאִּמי מ ֗ו ָר ִתי) ּ ַב ֲע ַלת ְו ִא ְמרּו ָא ֵמן.
ַהַּֽב ִית ַהּ ֶזה ,א ֗ו ָתם ְו ֶאת ּ ֵבי ָתם ְו ֶאת ַז ְר ָעם ְיראּו ֶאת ד׳ ְקד ֗וׁ ָשיוִּ ,כי ֵאין ַמ ְחס ֗ור
ְו ֶאת ּ ָכל ֲאׁ ֶשר ָל ֶהםָ ( ,ה ַר ֲח ָמן ,הּוא ְי ָב ֵרְך ִלי ֵר ָאיוְּ .כ ִפי ִרים ָרׁשּו ְו ָר ֵֽעבּוְ ,וד ֗ו ְרׁ ֵשי ד׳
א ֗ו ִתי ( ְו ָא ִבי ְו ִאִּמי) ְו ֶאת ִאְׁשִּתי ְו ֶאת ַז ְר ִעי לֹא ַי ְח ְסרּו ָכל ט ֗וב .ה ֗ודּו ַלד׳ ִּכי ט ֗ובִּ ,כי
ְו ֶאת ּ ָכל ֲאׁ ֶשר ִלי) א ֗ו ָֽתנּו ְו ֶאת ּ ָכל ֲאׁ ֶשר ְלע ֗ו ָלם ַח ְסּד ֗וּ .פ ֗ו ֵֽת ַח ֶאת ָי ֶֽדָךּ ,ו ַמ ְשׂ ִּֽבי ַע
ָֽלנּוְּ ,כמ ֗ו ׁ ֶש ִנ ְתּ ָב ְרכּו ֲאב ֗ו ֵֽתינּוַ ,א ְב ָר ָהם ְל ָכל ַחי ָרצ ֗וןָ ּ .ברּוְך ַה ֶֽגּ ֶבר ֲאׁ ֶשר ִי ְב ַטח
ִי ְצ ָחק ְו ַי ֲע ֹקבַ ּ ,בּ ֹכלִ ,מּ ֹכלֹ ּ ,כלֵ ּ ,כן ְי ָב ֵרְך ּ ַבד׳ְ ,ו ָה ָיה ד׳ ִמ ְב ַטח ֗וַֽ .נ ַער ָהִֽיי ִתי ַגם
א ֗ו ָֽתנּו ּ ֻכָּֽלנּו ַֽי ַחד ִּב ְב ָר ָכה ְׁש ֵל ָמהְ ,ונֹא ַמר ָז ַֽק ְנִּתיְ ,ולֹא ָר ִֽאי ִתי ַצ ִּדיק ֶנ ֱע ָזבְ ,ו ַז ְרע ֗ו
ָא ֵמן.
ְמ ַבּ ֶקׁש ָֽל ֶחם .ד׳ ֹעז ְל ַעּמ ֗ו ִיֵּתן ,ד׳ ְי ָב ֵרְך
ּ ַבּ ָמר ֗ום ְי ַלְּמדּו ֲע ֵלי ֶהם ְו ָע ֵֽלינּו ְזכּותֶ ,את ַעּמ ֗ו ַבָּׁשל ֗ום.
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ENTERTAINMENT BY LIOR SUCHARD, MASTER MENTALIST
MICHAEL AKPON, MBA, MD, PHD
President and CEO, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids)
Maimonides Medical Achievement Award
Presented by:
Sol Mayer, Member of the Presidium
Mordy Rothberg, Member of the Presidium
Rabbi Mordechai Rothman, Regional Director, Canada
WE ARE STRONG: THE FACES OF HOPE
Written by Malky Storch, Bracha Goldstein and Miriam Storch
Introduction by Rivky Schwartz, Girls Head Counselor, Camp Simcha
Performance by 8th Day
KEYNOTE
Rabbi Simcha Scholar
Executive Vice President
SHIRA KONSKI AND SCOTT MOERDLER
MIRIAM AND DJ ELEFANT
Camp Simcha Appreciation Award
Presented by:
Shimmy Bertram, Treasurer of the Board of Directors
Miriam Tennenbaum, Director of Alumni Relations
Ari Dembitzer, Boys Head Counselor, Camp Simcha
Rivky Schwartz, Girls Head Counselor, Camp Simcha
ENTERTAINMENT BY LIOR SUCHARD, MASTER MENTALIST
DRS. TAMMY AND HILLEL BRYK
Chai Heritage Award
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Joseph Sprung, Chairman of Executive Committee of the Board of Directors
Rabbi Sruli Fried, Regional Director, New Jersey
Mindy Tyner, Director, Tour de Simcha
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WE ARE STRONG - FACES OF HOPE
Music and Lyrics By Malky Storch, Bracha Goldstein and Miriam Storch
written in memory of one of our precious children, Hudis Storch, a’h.
When you gotta take a break from everything that’s going on
Where do you turn? What do you do?
When it feels like nothing has an answer, no one can help you
Just take a look inside of you!
‘Cause you got that smile that can light up the whole room
And you got that heart that can hold a million people
And nothing can compare to the strength you have inside
You fill our hearts with love and pride
And we are strong ‘cause you are fearless
And we have faith ‘cause you believe
And we hold on to raise you up
‘Cuz we love you - YOU ARE OUR FACES OF HOPE!
When the doctors tell you you will lose your hair
You smile and say - “I’ll try to be brave”
And when you can’t go to school anymore
You still find ways to misbehave
‘Cause you got that beauty that shines through broken skin
And you got that glow - even when it burns within
No shades of darkness an take away the light
Of wondrous love defeating night
And we are strong ‘cause you are fearless
And we have faith ‘cause you believe
And we hold on to raise you up
‘Cuz we love you - YOU ARE OUR FACES OF HOPE!
And all you ever wanted right here by your side
A joyous, loving family..... an army - and you’re our guide!
We’re coming together so that you’ll know…………
You are loved - YOU ARE OUR FACES OF HOPE
When you can laugh so hard - it splits your soul in two
Sometimes when we least expect
When the doctor says - “Now let’s try something new”
You open up your arms and you accept
‘Cause you got that hope, even if the numbers don’t
And you got that strength
When you sing as loud as your throat can go!
And nothing can compare to when we sit around and sing
In perfect rhyme and melody
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