Misaskim is there for Klal Yisrael 365 days a year, holding their hands during the darkest moments. To better serve the community, Misaskim has opened three brand-new branches — one in Edison, N.J., another in Linden, N.J., and a third in Crown Heights, N.Y. These communities have seen tremendous growth and were each ready to welcome their own local branch.
In the past, these areas were serviced by Misaskim branches in nearby locations. Now, each of these areas has its own Misaskim warehouse, complete with all necessary shivah supplies. This will allow Misaskim to deliver the equipment more efficiently.
Volunteer groups have also been organized in these locations and have been trained with Misaskim’s trademark sensitivities. In addition to delivering the shivah necessities, Misaskim volunteers are trained to look around the shivah home and take note of anything that might be needed — whether it’s changing lightbulbs, stocking the fridge, washing laundry, cleaning the kitchen or taking out the garbage. Because at the end of the day, their unwavering mission is to ease the burden of aveilim during that difficult time.
The recent passing of Misaskim’s founder, Reb Yankie Meyer zt”l, has been a tremendous blow for all of Klal Yisrael. But the board of directors, staff, and volunteers at Misaskim continue his legacy of chessed by forging on and furthering their reach as needed.
Klal Yisrael relies on Misaskim and Misaskim’s Project Yedid — its year-round program for widows and orphans. From shivah equipment and disaster recovery to meisei mitzvah and support for almanos and yesomim, Misaskim continues their tireless quest to support those who need it most.
For more information visit Misaskim.org.
They are amazing, especially the ongoing care through Project Yedid. May no one ever need it again.
To be surrounded by this incredible kindness. i have no words. Hashem, look at your kinderlach . How they look out for one another. a true family.
Very nice!
Who are the wonderful volunteers spearheading our local branch here in crown heights?
If anyone can sponsor a reprint of Rabbi Gorelik’s comprehensive aveilus book, that would be great. misaskim would provide it as part of the package, so people will not have to constantly wonder what can and cannot be done according to Chabad custom. May we not need it anymore.
I am BH not familiar with his book. I’m sure it is tremendously helpful. No one should need it !! Could it be published as a “paperback” or in a binder to keep expenses down ?
Perhaps. What happens now, is that people pass the book around, or overwhelm Rabbonim with questions, or plain do what they know or being told. There is definitely a need. Perhaps Misaskim can chip in in the printing. This is very comprehensive book with sources, has English and Hebrew part. Very helpful for aveilim, no one should ever know.
Recently misaskim sponsored a set of tefillin for a boy who lost his father. They went all the way, and got him the most mehudar, beautiful set. They are awesome!
Rabbi Mendy Hershkop you are amazing, and all the work you do for Misaskim is incredible! Your group of volunteers who just make it happen seamlessly, should all be gebentched!
I hope the organization goes broke from lack of business!
Today !!!