By COLlive reporter
Rabbi Berel and Chani Majesky have always planned on moving out on Shlichus, to do the Rebbe’s work in some far-off community where spiritual help or Jewish programs were needed.
Instead, they will remain living in Crown Heights. Still, if asked what they do, both will answer in unison: “We are on Shlichus.”
The couple has recently been appointed to direct Friendship Circle of Brooklyn, a branch of the international volunteer organization that pairs teens and children with special needs.
“This is definitely the last place I thought I’d end up living,” admitted Chani Majesky (nee Procel) who grew up in Melbourne, Australia and has been heavily involved in community and educational work.
After pursuing various Shlichus options around the world, “we decided that we belong right here,” says Berel Majesky, a Crown Heights local who helped organize The Great Parade for Lag BaOmer, develop the Great Jewish Big Rig traveling exhibit and was the new exhibit manager at the Jewish Children’s Museum.
Unlike their friends, the Majeskys are staying in the Crown Heights neighborhood to work with local families with special needs children.
“It may not be the popular thing to do and definitely not as ‘glamorous’, but we feel that this is what is needed,’ he said. “Our community is bursting at the seams and the amount that can be accomplished is endless.”
Established 7 years ago, Friendship Circle Brooklyn creates true friendships between teens and special needs children and engages them in a variety of Jewish, social and educational activities.
“Under the direction of Chayale Eckhaus, together with Chaya Chein, so much has been done already. We are excited to take this program to the next level,” said Chani Majesky.
While many organizations address the issues of children with special needs, most are focused on goal-oriented therapeutic care. Through weekly home visits, programs and events, this organization run by Shluchim around the North America brings another dimension – unconditional love, friendship and fun.
Rabbi Majesky says the teenage volunteer learns the value of giving, the art of caring and a strong sense of responsibility and trust. “The family is provided with much needed respite, support and are able to bask in the joy of seeing their child become a part of the community.”
While operating under the auspices of the Jewish Children’s Museum, the organization will be self-funded relying on local donors to cover the budget, Majesky said.
To help out, visit fcbrooklyn.com/donate
Wonderfull news. May u guys have much hatzlocha.
Looks like most of Babi’s children and grandchildren are doing Shlichus!!
You guys have the different and perfect personalities to make this really work!!
hope you enjoy and be proud of yourself!!!
Mazaltov on your new appointment. I am sure you will both do wonderful work in CH and give the Rebbe much naches.
Hatzlocho raba!
is chani’s dad the principle of yg?
Good luck, Chani and Berel. I am sure you will do amazing things.
the best shlichus!
have fun!
we miss you so much!
from guess who
hershel wrote:
Every chasid is a shliach.
so why are some chasidim “called” shluchim and some not?
see vayaira 5752!
So agree!
They are shluchim just as much as every teacher and other person involved in kli kodesh is! –to say the least!
you will be mist by LYDC
but why are you called shluchim more than any teacher / menahel in ch?
Dear Chani and Berel, You don’t know me nor I you. I am the grandmother of a beautiful special needs granddaughter whom we dearly love. What you are about to undertake with Friendship Circle is one of the most important shlichus that you can imagine. The “glamour” that you may feel is lacking by not being in some far off community doing the Rebbe’s work, will be offset by working together with the most wonderful families who are dealing on a daily basis with the trials and tribulations of raising a special needs child. Only those families have any understanding… Read more »
Happy for them..but how is this different from any teacher, etc who has offers to go teach in other cities but stays here in CH to teach OUR OWN CHILDREN!!
That’s why, teacher and those in chinuch were part of the first Sefer Hashiluchim at the Rebbes request…Against the establishment who did not want this to happen.
Much Hatzlocha to this great dynamic couple.
There is work to do and the day is short.
wishing you mazel and brocho in your new shlichus. may you go from strength to strength and bring added love and friendships to these special kids. all our love, neubauers
CH has a lot of Jews that need help both spiritually and materially. they (we) need shluchim here, to help the Jews of CH – to daven more, longer, to do chitas and Rambam b’hiddur, probably need counsellors to help sholom bayis, etc.
CONGRATS!!!
U WILL BE AMAZING!!!!
love comment 33 :p
Go Chanie…………….
i luv u!! hatzlacha raba!
im going to toronto, so you are closer to me then home.
when can i come visit?? my Home away from home(literally).
im sure you will do a vaarryy nice gob.
M.E.M.P.
Mazel Tov! May more and more people realize the dire need of Shlichus within our communities and follow in your footsteps to value and attend to our own communities!
B”h Big Yishar koach and thanks to you. I am so glad you felt the big need in crown hights for shluchim. Hopefully many more people will learn from you and do shlichus here in our Schuna Thank you and hatzlacha Rabba
welcome to our friendship circle family in crown heights. looking forward to meeting you and starting the year off.
Every chasid is a shliach.
so why are some chasidim “called” shluchim and some not?
see vayaira 5752!
does he work in lubavitcher yeshiva??
this is vaaaaary nice news for the mosdos in the shchuna!
Berel and Chani. Going to miss you and the einiklech terribly. Very happy for you. We are sure you will do an amazing job. Give lots of nachas to the Rebbe. Mloshiach Now!
Procel family Melbourne
Working within our own community is also shlichus. We shouldn’t neglect our own. Hatzlocho Rabo!
A big gain for New York. A great loss for Melbourne. Wishing much hatzlocho to a very talented, dedicated and hard-working couple.
Wehoo ur awesome
So proud of u guys!!
what a special shlichus and in a real special place – kan tziva Hashem es habrocha! GOOD LUCK !
to do right here in nyc,more manpower through out the city
you will be amazing!
melbourne will miss you, you were an unbelivable when you were here
hatzlocha!!
Hatzlocha Raba in your new endeavour.we’ll miss you down under.
Babi
Wonderful to hear! We need MORE Shluchim for Crown Heights! There is much to be done right here in our own backyard and bravo to those who realize that and act! Hatzlacha rabba bakol!
Hatzlacha
Nice pic
mazel tov mazel tov lots of nachus so happy for you both. x the watts xxm
“It may not be the popular thing to do and definitely not as ‘glamorous'”
It’s pretty sad that Shlichus is described and measured in these terms. Shlichus was never about glamour, and I almost find it insulting that outreach in one’s own hometown is considered to be on a lower plane and the last resort.
Good on ya Majesky’s! Hopefully Crown Heights will benefit greatly from your wise decision to stay.
Wher are your new glasses
Wow crown heights is so happy thanks so much !
There’s no greater Shlichus than empowering our youth and bringing joy to fellow Yidden. Wishing you so much Hatzlocho!
S*R*Y*M*R
Hatzloho. Rabbah. You should bring the rebe lots of nachas we are all rooting for you
Mazal Tov Berele and Chanie.
Much hatzlacha and bracha.
B . and Z.
I’ll be missing you!
WE CANT WAIT
come back to melbourne!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
melbourne misses you both!
wow! lucky Crown Heights…
B”H good for you.The talent is staying in Crown Heights
Were so excited to have you guys! Looking forward to a great year đŸ™‚ Thanks!
This is a great Nachas to the Rebbe. Hatzlocho in your Shlichus. This is truly what was meant in Breaking all boundaries and Crossing all Boarders in order to go out on Shlichus of the Rebbe. MM in Postville