On Friday, November 9, Senator Dean Skelos (R) paid a visit to Chabad of the Five Towns to hear from locals who were affected by Hurricane Sandy.
Senator Skelos called Sandy, “Our Katrina,” emphasizing the enormous damage wreaked on the community. Shlucha Chanie Wolowik told the Senator of the depths of the losses that are unknown to many, and cannot be comprehended unless actually seen.
Shlucha Hadassah Geisinsky explained the special hardships of being in a house without power, especially for a large family with small children.
Various others expressed frustration to the Senator with the many difficulties with FEMA, LIPA, gas shortages, and other issues.
Though the Senator was pressed for time and had many locations to visit, he answered everyone’s questions to the best of his abilities, and promised locals that they should all see results soon.
“We thank Rabbi Mordechai Kamenetzky and Meir Krengel who arranged for the Senator to visit the Chabad center,” said a Chabad volunteer. “We hope that the Senator will be able to use his influence to help the many residents get the help they need.”
Though much has been covered by generous donations, Chabad of the Five Towns, acting as a first chesed responder of sorts, laid out a lot of money on its own. To donate to Chabad of the Five Towns’ Hurricane Sandy Relief Fund, please visit www.chabadfivetowns.com/hurricanesandy
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as someone who worked at their chabad house many years ago… i can say that Hadasah and Chani are the most incredible women i know – i truly dont know how they do it.
I just wish Hadasah would get a little more air time because i know very well that she does there 😉
two of the most incredible human beings i have ever met! g-d bless you!
you guys are amazing
wolowick and geisingky keep it u !! you dont know my but I look up to you wowowwowow o Hashem Blesses u all with lots of strengh amen
Hadassah & Meir – you are simply amazing!
night & day! just what they can do for anyone!!
you are amazing and a real inspiration!
BE THERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
They are fabulous and doing unbelievable work!! Much continuous success!
of you Mr. Krengel!!!