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family is thrown Ever since into disarray. the Satmar Homework gets Rebbe zyโa, neglected, supper miraculously Satmar Bikur Cholim of Monseyโs Annual Event consists of peanut saved from butter sandwiches, and routine is nonexistent. Churban Europe, arrived on American shores, Often, family members donโt know whom to determined to rebuild, Satmar has been approach or what they need. synonymous with giving. In those early years, when the kehillah was small and close-knit, In situations like these, when Satmar Bikur Rebetzin Alta Faiga, along with her devoted Cholim is contacted, they assistants, would personally cook nourishing mobilize their resources meals for the sick. She would wrap the food and provide the help to packages and trek to the city hospitals, delivering salvage a desperate hot meals and feeding the patients, breathing situation. Devoted new life into their souls. The Rebetzin kept up volunteers of Satmar SAVE THE this grueling schedule for many years, always Bikur Cholim are DATE with a smile on her face, insisting on visiting the ready to offer patients herself even in her advanced age. assistance, both financial and practical, After the Rebetzinโs petirah, her legacy was as well as unconditional perpetuated by the renowned Satmar Bikur support. Hundreds of Cholim, whose acts of chesed and caring for thousands of dollars have the sick are legendary. Over the years they been distributed to families have achieved a reputation as some of the most facing a medical crises, covering steep tireless, caring and giving volunteers, whose doctor and hospital bills, insurance premiums, delicious meals and warm smiles grace dozens and the other myriad expenses that can add of hospital corridors in the Tri-State area. more stress during this nisayon. Though Satmar Bikur Cholim has become a
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household word by those families grappling with serious illness, those fortunate not to need their services often wonder, just what do they do?
From arranging for hot, nourishing meals, paying for therapy, to providing kimpeturin aid to overwhelmed new mothers in need, Satmar Bikur Cholim has become a household name.
They are there whenever you need them. Now, as their annual party approaches, they need you.
Over ten years ago, the Rockland County branch of Satmar Bikur Cholim was founded, in response to the explosive growth of the Monsey community, and the desperate need for a local chapter. A group of dedicated women gathered to discuss the need, and the Monsey Satmar Bikur Cholim got off the ground. Like the renowned Satmar Bikur Cholim of Brooklyn, this worthy organization subsidizes help for kimpeturins in the world famous Kimpeturin/ convalescent homes, arranges hot nourishing
The answer, of course, is just about everything. When illness strikes, regardless of which family member is afflicted, the ripple effects are devastating. Often the family feels that they are drowning in pain and sorrow, the entire
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