I’ve Got
Your Back
There is a slushy coating
of snow in early November--causing further harm to Hurricane Sandy victims. Many
of us are still expecting a clown puppet to spring out of a toy box and squeak “April
Fools!” but then we realize that we are quite distant from April and that this is
far from a hoax. This is our reality: N.Y. has once again tiptoed over autumn (all too quickly) and
sashayed into weather on steroids.
Yet, in
spite of it all, people haven’t thrown in the proverbial towel and sloped into
a corner. In fact, during these troublesome moments, many have been tapping
into their inherent wellspring of love and empathy to continue to provide aid
for those who have been severely impacted by the Hurricane. Those who volunteer
after a day of work in shelters, soup kitchens, clothing drives, and auctions (to raise money for the victims of Sandy) own my deep admiration. One
never quite knows how his or her kindness can cause a heartbeat of inspiration
or a flicker of faith in a fellow human being.
To
those who are interested in volunteering or financially assisting “Operation
Restoration post-Sandy” please glance at the following list below. There are MANY
organizations to assist--these are simply the ones I have come across so far.
1) Masbia needs
help in preparing, packaging, and serving hot meals. This is a superb spot to
volunteer. In the evening, there are many young individuals who form an
assembly line of dinner packaging (while debating the outcome of the election
and socializing). There are 3 locations to
visit:
Flatbush: 1372 Coney Island
and Avenue J Boro Park: 4114 14th
Avenue
2) Tanger Hillel
at Brooklyn College is organizing various volunteer opportunities. Contact www.bchillel.org
for further information and details.
3) The UJA
Federation is exceedingly well-known for its generosity and myriad of volunteer
opportunities: www.ujafedny.org
4) People
need a place for Shabbat…now more than ever! Consider checking out www.Shabbat.com
to host families and individuals.
5) The
Fabologist a.k.a. Adi Heyman (founder of the popular Frum Fashion website) will
be co-hosting an event in Brooklyn to raise money for those hit by the storm on
Thursday, November 8. Those who attend the event should bring a wrapped gift
worth 10-15 dollars to be auctioned off. The auction will be held at 1047 East
32nd (between J and K).
6) Speaking
of fabulous fashionistas, Sharon Langert (of Fashion-Isha) will be co-hosting a similar event in
Lakewood, N.J. on November 12 at 8 p.m
UNTIL NEXT TIME!
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