By COLlive reporter
Photos: Mendy Toledano
100 family members and friends of the Jacobson family gathered Tuesday to dedicate a new, state-of-the-art Ambulette to the Ahavas Chesed organization in Crown Heights.
The specially equipped van, for transporting disabled or convalescent passengers in nonemergency circumstances, will be available for use by community members daily during regular office hours and after hours by request. Payment for the services by driver Levi Hillel is by suggested donation.
The ambulette was donated by businessman Yerachmeal Jacobson and his wife Rivka Leah, in honor of Yerachmeal’s mother, Mrs. Feige Jacobson of Crown Heights.
Feige Jacobson is renowned in the community for her acts of kindness and open home, where she cares for many in need, never turning anyone away who needs help.
“My mother’s whole life is Chesed,” said Yerachmeal Jacobson, “so when the opportunity came to help the community with this service, I immediately thought this would be in my mother’s honor. I am so proud to be a part of the organization’s care for the community.”
Dr. Eli Rosen, community doctor, spoke about how vital the Ahavas Chesed organization’s work is, and that the new ambulette had already helped his own family, transporting his 98 year old mother-in-law to the doctor.
“Not everyone remembers to say thank you after they’ve been helped,” Rosen said. “It’s so important that we support the great work of Rabbi Lider.”
Rabbi Avrohom Gerlitzky, a Mashpia in Oholei Torah and local resident, also thanked Ahavas Chesed for their work helping his family.
Participants enjoyed a hot buffet, and wine donated by Wine by the Case.
Rabbi Avraham Lider, director of Ahavas Chesed, thanked the Jacobson family for their gift.
“25 years ago, when we got our first ambulette, I had no idea how needed it actually was,” Rabbi Lider said.
“It is now used on a daily basis, and is so important for so many in our community. We are deeply grateful to Yerachmeal and his wife for taking on this project, which we hope will only be used for good and happy things.”
For more information on the work of Ahavas Chesed or to donate, click here.
Rebbitzen Feige, you are royalty in crown heights and have helped so many people get back on their feet. You are a brave and giving person and I wish you all the greatest brachot in all matters for you, your family, grandkids, and all those you have cared for in your warm home. I miss your husband who was a real tzaddik gamour of Tanya no question in my mind. Keep smiling and keep up the great work.
Dr. Eli S. Neiman
Keep up the good work
Rocky was my head counselor best guy ever
what an unbelievable family this is .a I grew up on the block seeing so much chesed. Doors opening for a every yid who needs a place.Feigie Jacobson is the pillar of chesed holding up this world .
He helps so much people. Yirbu kamoso beyisroel!!
simi and yerachmiel keep up the good work.
from the jacobson family! they are all about chesed!!
Faigy is amazing.We need much more people like her here.
MAZEL TOVVVVVVVVVVVVVVV
It should not be needed.
How come no windows?
No words… Just beautiful, may g-d bless you..
Yasher koach to all involved – we can learn how to do chesed
from all of you! All the brochos!
Very nice!
May this timely chessed usher in the era when all the sick will be healed, just as occurred at har Sinai bayomim hoheim bizman hazeh!