Severely Disabled People Make Historic Western Wall Pilgrimage
For groups and individuals who visit the Holy Land from all over the world, the highlight of their visit is often Jerusalem’s Western Wall. For the first time, a special group of severely disabled people, who live in unique housing centers sponsored by the charity organization Colel Chabad, were blessed to join in that life-altering experience.
Israelis ‘Rejoice Before God’ With Help of Colel Chabad
When coming out of Egypt, as well as during harvests, Jews lived in sukkot (booths or tabernacles). By leaving their sturdy homes, eating and sleeping in the sukkah, the Jewish people demonstrated trust that God would continue to take care of them throughout their trials and tribulations. It is through this dependence on God that the people realized that God protects them – a realization that brings comfort and joy.
Colel Chabad: Caring for the Elderly on the High Holidays and All Year
Every single day of the year, Colel Chabad feeds widows, orphans and poor elderly. But during the Jewish High Holidays, this work becomes evermore important.
Mother-Daughter Baking Workshop Empowers Israel’s Neediest
In Migdal Ha’Emek, a town in Israel’s North, social worker Dafna Hassan recently led a mother-daughter baking workshop at Ooga-Ooga Bakery. The workshop is part of Colel Chabad’s nutrition security program, designated by the Israeli government to take charge of eliminating hunger among Israel’s neediest.
Israel’s Orphans Receive Academic Scholarships in Emotional Ceremonies
After the death of a parent, motivation for academic success as well as basic appreciation of life often decrease. Colel Chabad charity has a unique approach to orphans, which reaps outstanding positive results for hundreds of them every year
Orphaned Son of Tzaddik Marries
Nahal Twito was only 4-and-a-half years old at the time of his father was murdered. The charity organization Colel Chabad immediately took the Twito family under its care and has maintained a close relationship with Yosef’s widow, Rachel, and their orphaned children ever since.
Hospital Summer Camps Making Miracles
Keeping kids healthy and happy during the long summer months can be a challenge. Having a sick child in the hospital over the summer can multiply that challenge manyfold.
36 Orphaned Girls and Families Gifted With Bat Mitzvah Celebration Fit for a Queen
Dressed in their finest clothing and surrounded by family and close friends, 36 orphaned girls celebrated their Bat Mitzvahs together in an emotional and festive event hosted by Colel Chabad charity organization. “Celebrating important milestones without the head of the family is very difficult and we do all we can to help the girls and […]
Don’t Underestimate the Power of a Penny
A dedicated group of 13-year-old young men joined together to collect funds to sponsor the Bar Mitzvah of an orphaned Israeli. With determination and creativity, the group raised AUS$2,034 (US$1,513.97 US).
Drum Therapy: Ancient Healing Technique Revived For Israel’s At-Risk Youth
Israel’s Colel Chabad after-school program in the northern city of Safed is using drumming to heal emotions, build confidence and self-control and develop mutual respect with its at-risk youth.
