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Warmth and happiness were keenly felt at the Chanukah celebrations held at the Chamah campus in Kiryat Malachi. Russian Olim and their families still marvel at the grand Menorah, a symbol of the Jewish nation bringing light and kindness to all.
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Upcoming Russian Shabbaton -
3rd Annual President's Day Weekend Retreat
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The 24th annual Chamah benefit dinner took place at the Museum of Jewish Heritage in Manhattan on Thursday evening, December 1st. Hundreds of honorable guests, friends of Chamah, and benefactors attended the triumphant celebration. A number of politicians attended including Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer, Comptroller of the City of New York John Liu, and New York State Senators Jeffrey Klein and Daniel Squadron, with Senator Squadron giving the keynote address.
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The recent poverty report in Israel brings forth distressing facts – one out of every fifth Israeli citizen and one out of every third child in Israel are living below the poverty line! This startling reality emphasizes the great necessity for Chamah to continue and increase its efforts of extending humanitarian assistance to children, families and the elderly.
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