Night of Chizuk | Rabbi Simcha Scholar
Channel: Achim B'yachad - Chai Lifeline
Date: 2017-02-08

Over 130 parents of children with serious medical illnesses attended the first inaugural night of chizuk, in Tenafly, NJ.  Parents are able to unite and share ideas with other parents going through the same or similar situations. They were treated to an elegant five course meal, catered by Alters Events, uplifting music by Shmily Spira, inspiring words of chizuk and emotional support from those who understand.  Meir Fischel started the event off by reminiscing about how he got involved with Achim B’Yachad.  Rabbi Scholar, the Executive Vice President of Chai Lifeline then addressed the crowd, with his words of encouragement.  Parents were then enlightened to the advances in survivorship in pediatric oncology by Dr. Michael Weiner, Hettinger Professor and Vice Chair, External Affairs Department of Pediatrics Columbia University Medical Center.  Rav Tzvi Noach Portugal, Av Beis Din in Skulan Lakewood, son of the Skulaner Rebbe, addressed the group with his words of chizuk and inspiration.  And lastly, comedian Hilly Hill, was there to make sure that everyone went home smiling.                        


Achim B'yachad is the Chassidish division Of Chai Lifeline.
Fighting Illness With Love. 
Achim B'yachad restores the light of childhood to children whose innocence ended when cancer, life-threatening, or lifelong illness was diagnosed.


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