Community Magazine November 2009

78 Community magazine MDY Hosts Kids of Courage This year, Shabbat Perashat Beresheet, marked more than the beginning of the weekly cycle of Torah readings for the Magen David Yeshiva (MDY) and Synagogue.Togetherwith the community at large, MDY hosted the first annual winter Shabbaton for Kids of Courage, an organization that offers trips and fun programs for very sick children and young adults throughout the year. Some 60 children and 70 volunteer staff members were hosted in homes throughout the community. Some hosts were called upon to set up oxygen, feeding pumps and ventilators to accommodate the guests. Medical staff members circulated among the homes day and night to care for the patients. The medical team was led by co-founders Dr. Stuart Ditchek and paramedic Howie Kafka along with critical care nurse Sara Miriam Kaplan and other medical personnel. Kids of Courage director and co-founder Ari Adlerstein, Program Director Ari Dobkin, Menashe Freidman, Raphi Bollag, Abie Abraham, Diana Haddad along with a great group of volunteers meticulously planned the programming for this Shabbaton. The yeshiva, synagogue and community members were invited to join in the fun for several parts of the program, including an Oneg Shabbat and community-hosted seuda shelisheet. The undertaking was huge, but the courage of the dedicated volunteers and children was even greater. For more information, to donate or to volunteer, visit Kids of Courage at www.kidsoc.org or email info@kidsoc.org. The Angel Fund Wants to Show You the Money Securing funding for a business can be quite a challenge during these economic times, but the Angel Fund is determined to help. At the “Easy Funding For Your Business” Seminar, scheduled for November 16th 7pm-9pm, entrepreneurs can discover more ways to get money for their businesses, such as asset-based lenders, barter exchanges, online lending and trade financing. Leading the panel of successful business executives will be keynote speaker Moshe Orenbuch, Managing Director of Credit Suisse and a top-rated Wall Street analyst. The Angel Fund is a non-profit, volunteer-based organization that provides business advice, networking opportunities, and interest-free loans to individuals seeking to go into business or keep their existing businesses afloat during difficult times. For more information, contact the Angel Fund: info@ angelfundnetwork.org or 718-787-1400x15 Reprinting Windows of the Soul Another 2500 copies of Windows of the Soul: A Man’s Practical Guide to Mastering His Eyes were reprinted and are available for free distribution in Brooklyn and Los Angeles. Windows of the Soul has earned widespread acclaim for its effective, practical advice and inspiration on the topic of shemirat haenayim (guarding one’s eyes), and it is now being reprinted in response to growing demand. Five hundred copies of the new run were requested by Yeshiva University for students at the Manhattan campus. The books are provided totally free of charge, and seek to raise awareness about the importance of guarding one’s eyes from improper sights. To find out more about receiving a copy, or to sponsor an additional printing for just $4 a book, call David E. Ashear at dashear@vandale.com . Free and Easy Kosher Cooking Site They say that “Cooking can still be fun,” and the new LiveKosher. com kosher cooking website is determined to remind you of that. LiveKosher is planning to feature a diverse group of chefs bringing together various cooking styles and the best recipes they have to offer. The budding new website allows you to view full color pictures of the dish prepared and lists the exact instructions. But best of all, the chefs are videoed preparing the dishes and giving exact instructions, so you can get the recipe just right. Community Chest Moshe Orenbuch