BEINEINU NEWS & NOTES

January 2, 2014

INTERNATIONAL

Parent Match Needed—Beineinu is looking for a parent match for a family dealing with kleefstras syndrome. If you can help please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

USA

Caregiver Support—Ohel is beginning a support group in New York for the “sandwich generation”—those who are caring for both children and aging parents. Meetings are led by an Ohel geriatric specialist, and will take place on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month. Sessions will be available at 1:00 pm or 7:00 pm, to suit caregiver’s needs. Contact Ohel at   800-603-OHEL for more information.

ASD Teleconference—There will be a teleconference support group for mothers of children on the autism spectrum on Monday January 6 at 9:00 EST. Join other mothers for an inspirational evening of sharing, caring, and chizuk. Featuring “Ask The Professional”. The call in number is 661-673-8600, enter pin 277007 #.

Printer Available—A Brooklyn organization is giving away a Kyocera printer to an organization or special needs parent who can use it. It is in good working condition, but gives off a slight grey tint to the paper. Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Mechanchim Workshop—For a limited time, Mifal Lev Tahor/Innocent Heart is offering free Child Abuse workshops for Yeshivos, Bais Yaakovs, and Day Schools located in New York State. This workshop will

  • Clearly describe what IS and what IS NOT child abuse
  • Clarify the Halachic and legal roles of the mechanech in reporting
  • Advise how to make mosdos safer for children and unsafe for predators
  • Employ appropriate language for b’nei Torah which is consistent with the principals of tzniyus
  • Explain how to make mosdos less vulnerable to false charges of abusive conduct.

To reserve a date for your mosad, contact 888-506-7162, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

ISRAEL

Special Needs Animal Workshops—The Bowlby Center is inviting children with special needs and their families to two workshops in zoos and animal zones. Small groups, adapted for the children’s needs. For more information contact 03-644-6115, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , www.bowlby.co.il.

Religious Men’s Group Home—A new group home will be opening this summer which will be a branch of the Beit Elishav – KMAH Association community in Kibbutz Harduf. The home is designed for people who are defined according to the criteria of the Dept  of Rehabilitation of the Revacha. The residents of the home will work at various jobs, fit for their needs, in the community.  In addition, they will enjoy workshops and enrichment classes which will provide a therapeutic space which will develop and enhance their skills. Independent life will be fostered within the larger community of the kibbutz. The residents will take part in running the classes, workshops, in social relationships with the residents, extending invitations to their homes, etc. All the services in the community will also be available for the residents: synagogue, swimming pool, health clinic, library, etc. For more info: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Electricity Discount—Under new rules, more groups will be eligible for Bituach Leumi discounts on their electric bills. The new groups are pensioners, the disabled, holocaust survivors, lone soldiers, and more. Contact Bituach Leumi for more information.