Across the United States, American askanim, shluchim, and friends from the Chabad community are coming together around one shared responsibility: to help bring 2 year old Schneur Zalman to America for a life-saving surgery and to give him a real chance to live.
Schneur Zalman is a young child who has never known what it means to eat or drink safely. Born with a rare medical condition in which his esophagus is not connected, any attempt to swallow is life-threatening. He is fed through a tube, requires constant supervision, and has already endured dozens of medical treatments and hospitalizations. Despite every effort, the solution could not be found in Israel.
Now, with siyata d’Shmaya and the Rebbe’s brachos, a solution has emerged.
A world-renowned specialist in Cincinnati, Ohio can perform an extraordinarily complex surgery that offers Schneur Zalman his only chance at a normal, healthy life. The surgery, and the months of rehabilitation that follow, require the family to relocate to the United States at a cost far beyond their ability.
In response, American askanim and friends have stepped forward.
A powerful video message from Eli Marcus captures what many are feeling: when a Jewish child’s life is at stake, distance does not matter. Responsibility is shared.
“As the family of shluchim and the broader Chabad community, we must be there for one another and watch out for each other.”
Rabbi Berel Levertov, Chabad of Santa Fe
As we approach Yud Shevat, the message behind this effort feels especially clear.
“Coming to Yud Shevat, this is what Chabad is all about. This is Basi L’Gani. The Rebbe taught how the Rebbeim went out of their way to help another Yid.”
Dudi Farkash
This campaign has been formally endorsed by a Vaad of American askanim and shluchim, who are helping lead and support this effort:
Rabbi Berel Levertov – Chabad of Santa Fe
Rabbi Eli Marcus
Mr. Dudi Farkash
Rabbi Shmuli Levitin – Chabad of Downtown Seattle
Rabbi Mendel Eisenbach
This is a moment for action. A moment where achrayus turns into life.
Let’s give Schneur Zalman a chance to live.
