Our actions · Great tragedies
When tragedy strikes, we stay by their side.
When tragedy strikes, we stand by the widow or widower and the orphans, and help them find hope again.
Keren Esther was born of a loss. In October 2010, in Manchester, Esther (Esty) Aidel Cohen, a young 33-year-old Shlucha, passed away suddenly, leaving six children. No organization existed to meet the needs of bereaved families: Keren Esther was founded during the week of mourning.
Since then, after every tragic loss, Keren Esther provides support to widows, widowers and orphans, and is dedicated to supporting orphans at every stage of their lives.
How we help
- Immediate help during the week of mourning
- Financial support to keep the household standing
- Standing by orphans at every stage: school, holidays, life’s milestones
- A lasting presence, with discretion and dignity
Keren Esther has helped and continues to support many families.
In times of major crisis, such as the war in Ukraine, Keren Esther is there too.
- Accounts audited every yearFor transparent management of every euro.
- Tax receipt issued immediatelyBy email, for French taxpayers, and always available in your donor area.
- 66% tax reduction in FranceFrench taxpayers deduct 66% of their gift from their income tax, up to 20% of taxable income.
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Testimonies
Families we have stood by
Keren Esther has helped and continues to support the families listed below, as well as many others.
Young Shliach passes away suddenly at the age of 43
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.
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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 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. Thank you so much!
Loss of Rabbi Zalman Baras at the age of 38
After battling a long and tragic illness, Rabbi Zalman Baras passed away at the age of 38. Known, respected and loved for over a decade, he dedicated himself tirelessly to advancing his community and students in education and spiritual growth, selflessly providing guidance and assistance at every turn.
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He is survived by his wife and seven children, the oldest of whom is just 12 years old. His wife is doing her best to keep their family whole and healthy.
Please join us in helping this family, just as Rabbi Zalman cared for his students and community, with unwavering commitment and kindness. Together, we can become the bridge, the path and the guide that help this family navigate this devastating emotional and financial crisis.
We are deeply grateful for your generous donation.
Passing of a 3-month-old baby
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.
“Thank you for your generosity toward the family of my late brother Levi, who leaves behind a wife and four young children.”