Volunteers for New Moms Thanked

By COLlive Reporter

Hundreds of women gathered on Motzei Shabbos to mark two years since the founding of the Shifra and Puah organization of Crown Heights, which assists women in the community who have recently given birth.

The Melava Malka meal at Lubavitch Yeshiva honored the volunteers who work throughout the year to prepare breakfasts and provide housekeeping and other assistance to new mothers.

The event began with MC Ms. Levitin, who read letters of appreciation from thankful mothers who had received help from the organization.

Rabbi Leibel Groner, the Rebbe’s secretary, gave a Dvar Torah and told stories of the Rebbe, and Mrs. Sarah Mochkin told an inspiring personal story.

During the evening, musical entertainment was provided by Liba Farkash who performed a number of songs. A video about the activities of the Shifra and Puah organization was shown as well.

The evening continued with special thanks to all the volunteers and a raffle for a Challah cover made with a piece cloth from the Rebbe’s napkin and dollars from the Rebbe.

The event concluded with a performance by singer Ricky, who had the women dancing and singing along.

The success of the evening is thanks to organizers who worked tirelessly for the success of the event: Michal Hellman, Shlomit Slapochnik, Chani Farkash, Michla Segal and Dikla Steinmetz, and the assistance of N’Shei Chabad for Hebrew Speakers: Bracha Sternberg, Leah Hendel and Devorah Reinitz.

Shifra and Puah plans to increase aid to new mothers by sending babysitters and housekeepers to those in need. To volunteer or to donate please contact Chani Farkash, Shlomit Slapochnik, or send an email to Michal Hellman at Shifra.v.puah @ gmail.com.