Keren Esther has helped and continues to support the families listed below, as well as many others.
We were deeply shocked to learn of the passing of Rabbi Tzemach Cunin, a beloved Chabad Shliach in California, who passed away suddenly on Thursday evening at the age of 43. Raised in a Shlichut family, he dedicated his life to the Rebbe's mission of spreading Torah and Chassidut throughout the world.
After his marriage, he established the Chabad House in Century City, a neighborhood in Los Angeles. His last activity was co-hosting “An Evening with the Rebbe,” a grand tribute marking the 25th anniversary of the Rebbe's passing in honor of Gimmel Tammuz at the Beverly Hills Hotel.
He is survived by his wife and five children (ages 17 to 5). He also leaves behind his parents, in-laws, siblings, and extended family.
During this incredibly difficult and painful time for the family, please help us support them generously.
Help us help them during this challenging time by clicking here.
Thank you so much!
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of baby Meir Benjaminson, just 3 months old, son of Shluchim Rabbi Lipa and Chaya Benjaminson from Palm Aire, Florida. He is mourned by his parents, siblings, and grandparents.
Dear Keren Esther,
Here is our situation: We were evicted from our home a few months ago and are temporarily staying in a shelter. It is a bit small, but thank God, we are managing. We hope to find permanent housing soon. We rent a Chabad house and, thank God, despite all the trials and difficulties, we have not stopped any of our activities at the Chabad house.
We have six children (the oldest is seven years old), and, thank God, the ON LINE school from the Shluchim Office recently granted us a scholarship for our two eldest (aged six and seven). My wife is educating the others at home.
We live in a small town with about 1,000 Jews (90% of whom have intermarried); there is no other Orthodox presence, no community center, or federation: just our Chabad house. The nearest Shaliach (and Mikvah) is six hours away. Initially, we were mostly funded by donations from other places (New York, Miami, Los Angeles, etc.). But with the financial crisis, most of our donors from other cities stopped their contributions. We have been able to raise more money locally now (we have been here for six years), but it is still a struggle every month to pay the bills.
Your help, as well as that of several other donors, has literally saved us financially during a very difficult time (we still have many debts and are not yet financially stable, but at least we can see a light at the end of the tunnel).
We wish you much success, with all our thanks!
Rabbi Mendel, of the Chabad Community Center